April 18, 2010 Mr. Frank Douglas Communities Foundation of Texas 5500 N. Caruth Lane Dallas, Texas This is a proposal planned by Team C. The objective of this proposal is to improve the public safety of the City of Garland. The objective will be achieved by implementing a fitness program for officers of the Garland Police Department so that they can lead a balanced and healthy lifestyle during employment. The police department expects the officers to work more efficiently for the community by participating in the fitness program. Sincerely, Chief Franklin Bates

A local philanthropist is willing to donate $100,000 for a “worthy cause” in the Garland Police Department. Team C will propose how the money can be spent well keeping in mind the when and where of the project. Team C proposes to promote public safety by promoting better health and lifestyle of officers and an on-site fitness center will be used to achieve this goal. Studies reveal that regular exercise can help law enforcement officers stay in shape for duty, relieve stress, overall healthy and thereby ensure more public safety.

Fitness Center Development Exercise equipment purchasing Appointing fitness instructors Fees for doctor Maintenance cost

The lack of exercise among Garland Police officers leads to musculo-skeletal and cardio-vascular problems such as heart attacks, torn ligaments and tendons, arteriosclerosis, back problems and so more leave days needed.

Install fitness center Achieve overall health Lower injury and so medical costs Offer incentives to new hirers Offer incentives to ongoing staff

Physical Examination of Officers Renovation of Basement into Fitness Center Purchase and installation of Exercise Equipment Education and Training of Officers

Renovation Contractor Fees for Basement Renovation Plumbing Contractor: McDougal Plumbing Installation of three shower heads$ 976 General Contractor: Lawson Construction Installation of indoor/outdoor carpet, lockers, and benches; paint three rooms$ 3,200 Personnel Employee Compensation Project Director: Lieutenant Callahan $38,920 x 20% x 2 years$15,316 Additional Benefits $15,316 x 26%$ 3,982

Equipment Atlas Stationary Bike$ 895 Yale Rowing Machine$ 912 Speedster Treadmill$ 1,195 Universe Weight Center$ 1,800 Supplies Towels, bath soap, and disinfectant$ 358 Consultants Consulting Physiologist: Dr. Norman Clothier 20 hours of $22.50/hour$ 540 Evaluation Consultant: Dr. John Hopkins 14 days of $250.00/day$ 3,500 PROJECT TOTAL$32,674

Renovation As plumbing and other general work to renovate the basement of the police station for the purpose of using it as a fitness centre needs special qualification, a competitive bid process was used to choose contractors for that renovation work. Personnel Lt. Callahan is going to work as Program Director of this project and so he will have to spend 20% of his work hours in the project. He will oversee the renovation project, purchase of equipment and supplies, coordinate consultant visits, and maintain logs for employee workouts. 26% employee benefits as the standard one has been included as additional benefits. Equipment The cost of equipment has been calculated based on the lowest bid made by Academy Sports and Outdoors.

Supplies Retail prices at the local superstore were taken as the basis of calculating the cost of supplies. 40 towels are calculated at $6.00 per towel, 120 bars of deodorant soap at forty cents per bar, and four 2-gallon bottles of disinfectant were calculated at $17.50 per bottle. Consultants The consultants will be charging their usual rates that are based on their professional experience and background.

Improvement of fitness of officers Time off from work gets reduced Seeing how far the project is responsible Comparison of pre- project and post project data

One-time purchase of equipments Maintenance of the exercise equipments Training for the new officers for effective use of equipements Supplies for towels, soap, and disinfectant at a regular basis

A local philanthropist is willing to donate $100,000 for a “worthy cause” in the Garland Police Department. Team C will propose how the money can be spent well keeping in mind the when and where of the project. Team C proposes to promote public safety by promoting better health and lifestyle of officers and an on-site fitness center will be used to achieve this goal.

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