Attachment 3TOWN OF LOS GATOS DONATION OPPORTUNITIES
FY 2017/18 LIST OF TOWN NEEDS
To ensure that all donations and contributions are sought and accepted in an ethical manner, the
Council established a Donation and Solicitation Policy. A list of Town needs was developed to identify
goods, services, and other contributions to enhance Town services, programs, and events. The
recommended needs for FY 2017/18 are:
PUBLIC SAFETY
Volunteer Program Materials and Equipment
Specialized Public Safety Equipment and Supplies, including Support for Canine Program
Training Support for Public Safety Staff and Volunteers
Equipment, Supplies and Materials to support Police Operations
Community Outreach Program Supplies
LIBRARY SERVICES
Children, Youth, and Adult Program Collections, Supplies and Services
Library Book and Audio/Visual Collections
Funding to Support Technological Enhancements, including Digital Services
Equipment and Services to Support Historical Preservation Efforts
Resource support for Collection Development and Reference, Local History, and Library Policy
SENIOR SERVICES
Senior Program Supplies, Materials, and Services
Cell Phone and other Telecommunications Equipment
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Supplies, Materials, and Services for Special Community and Volunteer Events and Activities
Funding for or Donations of Public Art subject to Public Art Selection Policy
TOWN PARKS AND FACILITIES
Beautification Materials and Services for Town Parks, Open Space, and Infrastructure; Land for
Parks and Open Space
Contributions that Support Recreation or Expansion of Athletic Fields
Contributions for Public Improvements for Civic Center Deck and Facilities Housing Museums of
Los Gatos and Friend of Los Gatos Library
SUSTAINABILITY
Contributions to Help Minimize Impacts on Local, Regional, and Global Ecosystems through
Conservation, Reduced Pollution, Increased Efficiency, and Protection of Wildlife, Vegetation,
and other Ecosystems.
TECHNOLOGY
Equipment, Software and Services to Enhance Communication with the Public and
Organizational Productivity
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