HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-04-13 15-130 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION
Item No. 15-130
Date: April 13, 2015
Item/Subject: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept a $20,000 Donation from the
Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation for the Purchase of Fire Gear
Washer and Dryer
Responsible Department: Fire
Commentary:
The attached order would authorize the City Manager to accept a $20,000 Donation from the
Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation for the purchase of a Fire Gear Washer/Extractor and
Dryer. During the course of their job, firefighters come in contact with many materials that are
known carcinogens, toxins from smoke and fire along with communicable diseases found in
blood or other body fluids. These hazards can then be carried away to potentially cause harm
by ingestion, inhalation or absorption from touch by anyone who may come in contact with our
gear. The purchase of the washer and dryer will increase the safety of our firefighters and
citizens we protect. It will allow us to properly clean our gear and with regular cleaning, and
care, this will allow our gear to last longer and limit the cost of replacing gear due to premature
wear. This grant application in the amount was approved at a Government Operations
Committee on December 22, 2014. Although the original grant application was for over
$23,000, the Fire Department is confident that the equipment can be acquired for $20,000 with
no additional funds from the City.
Manager's Comments:
Associated Information:
Budget Approval:
Legal Approval:
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