HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2021-050 Authorizing to Excute a Grant Agreement Between TOM and DartDrones and to Receive Funding Under the DartDrones Public Safety Grant Program MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2021-050
RELATING TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
TOWN OF MARANA AND DARTDRONES AND TO RECEIVE FUNDING UNDER
THE DARTDRONES PUBLIC SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS the Town of Marana Police Department (MPD) desires to implement
a drone program to enhance the department's mission to protect lives and property; and
WHEREAS MPD officers must have safety training and licensing before operating
a drone; and
WHEREAS DARTdrones will provide training opportunities to MPD officers
through its DARTdrones Public Safety Grant Program; and
WHEREAS the Mayor and Council find that it is in the best interests of the Town
and its citizens to enter into this agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Town Council hereby approves the DARTdrones Public Safety
Grant Agreement by and between the Town of Marana and DARTdrones, attached to
and incorporated by this reference in this Resolution as Exhibit A,and the Chief is hereby
authorized and directed to sign it for and on behalf of the Town of Marana.
SECTION 2. The various Town officers and employees are authorized and
directed to perform all acts necessary or desirable to give effect to this resolution.
Resolution No. 2021-050
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
MARANA, ARIZONA, this 20th day of April, 2021.
Mayor Ed Honea
ATT _ APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Cherry L. en, Town Clerk J. - Fairall, Town Attorney
MAPANA AZ
ESTABLISHED 1977
Resolution No.2021-050
EXHIBIT A
DARTDRONES
#980531, Park City, UT 84098
800.264.3907 ext.701 I www.dartdrones.com I michael@dartdrones.com
Dear Grant Applicant,
Congratulations!
After a review of your application for the DARTdrones Public Safety Grant, the Grant Committee is
delighted to inform you that your department has been awarded funds towards your department's drone
training. You are invited to select one of two grant package options for your team:
Option #1
• Free access for 2 participants to:
o Either an upcoming In-Person Part 107 Test Prep course or Online Part 107 Test Prep
course
o Online Real World Flight Planning and Execution course
• 40%off In-Person Basic Flight Training course for up to 4 participants
o Original Cost=$580
■ 40%off= $348 per person
o *Please note that payment or PO must be received upfront to save a spot in the course.
• 50%off all online courses
Option #2
• A$2000 credit towards any multi-day On-Site Private Training for up to 8 participants
o Class Topics: Basic Flight Training (1 day), Part 107 Test Prep(1 day), Aerial Search and
Rescue (1 day), Night Operations and Thermal Imaging (1 day), Aerial Mapping and
Modeling (2 days)
o Original Cost: $7,500: $5,000 for the 1st Day; $2,500 for each additional
*Grant credit cannot be combined with another recipient's grant credit for private
training.
• Free 1 Hour Consultation with a Public Safety Drone Instructor
• 50%off all online courses
Next Steps
Please contact the Grant Committee Representative, Mike McCann, to discuss which option is a better fit
for you and your team.Your department will have until October 31, 2021 to accept grant funding and
submit the attached Public Safety Grant Acceptance Form.
The Grant Committee Representative can be reached at 800-264-3907 ext. 701 or
michael@dartdrones.com
Share Your Experience
All grant recipients agree to share with the DARTdrones team:
• Pictures of your team during the course
• A comprehensive review of your experience at the course
• Success stories and pictures of your team utilizing drones in the field
We look forward to helping your department start or expand your drone program.
Sincerely,
The DARTdrones Grant Committee
DARTDRONES
#980531, Park City, UT 84098
www.dartdrones.cam
DARTdrones Public Safety Grant Acceptance Form
Please fill out and return this form once your department is ready to accept grant funds and the terms
listed above.
Training Package (Circle One): Option#1 Option#2
Date:
Department Name:
Chief Name:
Chief Signature:
Option #1 Details
Will anyone on your team be utilizing the 40% Basic Flight Training courses? Yes No
If Yes, our team will coordinate with you for scheduling and payment.
Free Courses Participant#1:
DARTdrones Part 107 Course (Circle One): Online In-Person
If In-Person Part 107 Class, select:
Class City: Class Date:
Choose from a list of available dates in 30+cities. View a list of available Part
107 Test Prep classes in your area on the DARTdrones website.
Full Name:
Email Address:
Phone Number:
Free Courses Participant#2:
DARTdrones Part 107 Course (Circle One): Online In-Person
If In-Person Part 107 Class, select:
Class City: Class Date:
Choose from a list of available dates in 30+ cities. View a list of available Part
107 Test Prep classes in your area on the DARTdrones website.
Full Name:
Email Address:
Phone Number:
Option #2 Details
When do you estimate your department will be ready to complete this training?