A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Venice, Florida, Acknowledging the Creation of the Venice Police Charitable Foundation, Inc., Finding that the Organization Serves a Public Purpose; Transferring Charitable Donations Held by the City on Behalf of the Venice Police Department to the Venice Police Charitable Foundation, Inc.; and Providing an Effective Date

City Council · 2026-05-26 · agenda_item

The City Council of the City of Venice has approved a resolution acknowledging the creation of the Venice Police Charitable Foundation, Inc. This foundation is intended to serve a public purpose. The city will transfer charitable donations currently held by the city on behalf of the Venice Police Department to this new foundation. This action is now approved and effective. This item involves the transfer of funds and the establishment of a new non-profit entity. Local businesses that provide financial services, legal services for non-profit formation, and administrative support could be involved in setting up and managing the foundation's operations. Early engagement with the foundation's organizers could provide opportunities for service providers as the foundation becomes operational.