| ITEM #: 4. DATE: 03/04/2024 AI #:1920 |
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
| SUBJECT: | IN-KIND DONATIONS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES |
| STAFF PRESENTER(S): | Paul Luizzi, Fire Chief |
SUMMARY
Request to provide in-kind fire and police public safety services during the 11th Annual Sky Kids Day event, which will be held at the Lux Air Jet Centers at the Goodyear Municipal Airport on May 11, 2024.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
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RECOMMENDATION
Approve request to provide in-kind fire and police public safety services during the eleventh annual sky kids day event located at the Goodyear Municipal Airport on May 11, 2024. (Paul Luizzi, Fire Chief)
FISCAL IMPACT
Typical overtime costs associated with providing fire and police services during an event range from $2,500 - $5,000. In FY2023, the overtime costs for this event were approximately $2,500 for fire personnel and $2,100 for police personnel. These costs will be expended within the current fiscal year budget.
BACKGROUND AND PREVIOUS ACTIONS
In June 2011, a small group of compassionate men and women in the aviation community had an idea to use their skills to bring a unique educational experience to Special Needs children throughout the valley.
The first Fly Day Event was April 14, 2012, at the Phoenix-Goodyear Airport where they flew almost 50 families with Special Needs children. Since that date, Sky Kids has grown to include Fly Day Events at the Scottsdale Airport and, most recently, at the Chino Airport in California. Sky Kids now enjoys flying more than 250 families with Special Needs children at these locations every year.
Sky Kids offers children with special needs an opportunity to fly in a general aviation aircraft with an expert pilot along with a parent or friend to experience the wonders and enjoyment of flight. The children will gain confidence and self-esteem by being "in command" of these amazing machines.
Sky Kids is an Arizona tax-exempt corporation and an IRS 501c (3) public charity dedicated to providing children and youths in the Valley of the Sun with special needs with the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build self-esteem and confidence through the unique experience of flight.
The first Fly Day Event was April 14, 2012, at the Phoenix-Goodyear Airport where they flew almost 50 families with Special Needs children. Since that date, Sky Kids has grown to include Fly Day Events at the Scottsdale Airport and, most recently, at the Chino Airport in California. Sky Kids now enjoys flying more than 250 families with Special Needs children at these locations every year.
Sky Kids offers children with special needs an opportunity to fly in a general aviation aircraft with an expert pilot along with a parent or friend to experience the wonders and enjoyment of flight. The children will gain confidence and self-esteem by being "in command" of these amazing machines.
Sky Kids is an Arizona tax-exempt corporation and an IRS 501c (3) public charity dedicated to providing children and youths in the Valley of the Sun with special needs with the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build self-esteem and confidence through the unique experience of flight.
STAFF ANALYSIS
A need within the Goodyear community has been identified, and this service opportunity encompasses both a sense of community and quality of life by partnering with the Sky Kids organization to help support this unique opportunity for the children who will participate. Both the fire and police departments are in favor of providing the necessary services to help make the 2024 event a success.