The Winamac Town Council was tasked with creating a fund for the generous posthumous donation from Hank and Alice Mooi when members met Monday night.
Clerk-Treasurer Melanie Berger reminded the council that the police department received approximately $29,900 from the Mooi Trust and explained that since it was a bequest from a trust, a new fund has to be created.
Berger noted that one of the stipulations is that the money can only be spent on equipment.
Members unanimously passed the ordinance which would establish this new fund.
Town Marshal Mark Hoffman mentioned that he wanted to publically thank the Mooi family on behalf of the department.
He said with that money, he’s already been able to contact a body camera supplier and plans to get some cameras ordered for the entire force this week. Additionally, an armor plate carrier company will be sending over some items for the officers to test.
