Consent 1.D.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 10/28/2019
- TITLE
- DONATION: Kids Fire Helmets
- PRESENTED BY:
- William Rash
- Department:
- Fire
Presentation:
No
PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT
Alpha Omega Disaster Restoration has donated 700 kids fire helmets, retail value $700.00 to the City of Billings Fire Department. City policy requires that any donation received exceeding in value of $500.00 must be accepted by the Council.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYZED
City Council may:
- Approve accepting the donation of kids fire helmets from Alpha Omega Disaster Restoration,
- or;
- Decline accepting the donation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Acceptance of this donation will allow the Fire Prevention Bureau to have another tool to use to teach fire safety to young children during National Fire Prevention Week and at events throughout the year.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends accepting the donation of kids fire helmets, retail value $700.00 from Alpha Omega Disaster Restoration to be used as public education handouts.