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Raytown accepts $50,000 donation from Dynamic Fastener to expand police K-9 program
Summary
The Board unanimously approved a $50,000 donation from Dynamic Fastener to support Raytown Police Department's K-9 program and amended the FY25-26 budget. Donor Kevin Pers asked the city to notify the department if additional funding was needed.
The Board of Aldermen unanimously accepted a $50,000 donation from Kevin Pers of Dynamic Fastener on April 1 to expand the Raytown Police Department's K-9 program and amend the FY25-26 budget accordingly.
Chief (identified in the meeting as Jeff) introduced Pers, who said the donation was a personal and corporate decision to support first responders in Raytown. "Let's just make it even $50,000," Pers told the board, and he offered to supplement the gift if actual program costs exceeded that amount.
City leaders thanked Pers and noted the donation will cover equipment and program start-up costs for a new K-9 and its vehicle. The resolution to accept the donation and amend the budget passed by unanimous roll call.
Why it matters: The award will expand the department's K-9 capacity and is a private donation that does not require a tax increase; aldermen described the gift as a meaningful community investment.
Next steps: The police department and finance staff will record the donation in the FY25-26 budget and present a plan for how the funds will be used, including anticipated purchase or outfitting costs for a K-9 vehicle and training expenses.
