Consent 1.I.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 01/14/2019
- TITLE
- $2,500 Donation from ExxonMobil
- PRESENTED BY:
- William Rash
- Department:
- Fire
Presentation:
No
PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT
ExxonMobil presented the City of Billings Fire Department with a check in the amount of $2,500 on December 20, 2018. The accompanying letter from Trevor Gilskey stated that these funds are in general support of Billings Fire Department and to be used to purchase and upgrade emergency response equipment for the Fire Department. City policy requires that any donation exceeding $500.00 must be accepted by the Council before the funds can be expended.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYZED
City Council may approve or disapprove accepting the donation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Acceptance of this donation will allow the Fire Department to purchase or upgrade emergency response equipment.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends acceptance of the $2,500 donation from ExxonMobil and thank them for their support of the Billings Fire Department.