Consent 1.H.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 08/25/2014
- TITLE
- Donation by IAFF Local 521 for Public Education Supplies
- PRESENTED BY:
- Paul Dextras
- Department:
- Fire
Presentation:
PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT
Public education is an important fire prevention tool. Funding to purchase fire safety promotional items is limited. The IAFF Local 521 proposes to donate $750 to purchase public education material. Items that are purchased contain fire safety messages and help educate children of the danger of fire. By Council policy, the City Council must approve all donations of more than $500.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYZED
The City Council may accept or not accept the $750.00 donation from IAFF, Local 521.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Accepting this donation will allow the Fire Department to purchase additional public education / fire safe items.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council accept the $750.00 donation from IAFF Local 521 for the purchase of fire safety/public education supplies.
APPROVED BY CITY ADMINISTRATOR
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