Consent 1.J.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 02/13/2017
- TITLE
- $5,000 Donation from Yellowstone Co. Lodging / Motel Association
- PRESENTED BY:
- Paul Dextras
- Department:
- Fire
Presentation:
PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT
The Billings Fire Department doesn't have personal protective equipment that allows firefighters/EMT's to enter active shooter warm zones in order to more quickly treat injuries. The Yellowstone County Lodging / Motel Association is donating $5,000 to purchase additional ballistic NIJ level II stand alone hard plates (aka body armor), Kevlar helmets or medical kit supplies to support the joint implementation of a Rescue Task Force (RTF) program by the Billings Fire Department and the Billings Police Department. City Council policy requires that it approve donations valued at $500 and above.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYZED
City Council may approve or disapprove accepting the donation of $5,000 from the Yellowstone County Lodging / Motel Association.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Accepting this $5,000 donation would allow the purchase of additional equipment to provide lifesaving treatment and evacuation in the event of an active shooter incident without sacrificing safety of the first responders.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council accept this $5,000 donation from the Yellowstone County Lodging / Motel Association.