CITY COUNCIL: Resolution Accepting Gift of $24,302 from Fireman's Fund Insurance Company Heritage Reward and Paul Bystrowski

Meeting Date: January 6, 2009
Prepared by: Mitchell Kastros

City Council
Agenda Item Summary

Name: Consideration of a Resolution accepting a gift of $25,302 from the Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company Heritage Reward and Paul Bystrowski of Monterey Insurance Agencies to purchase equipment for the Fire Department.

Description: In accordance to City Policy C89-41, all donations and gifts to the City of more $1,000 must be approved and accepted by Resolution of the City Council. Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company, Monterey Insurance Agencies, and Paul Bystrowski, have donated $25,302 to assist the City of Carmel Fire Department acquire firefighting, rescue and medical equipment under the provisions of the Fireman’s Fund Heritage Reward. This gift of funds is restricted for use by the Fire Department to fund community fire protection needs. The Fire Department staff has identified a list of needed equipment (see Attachment “A”). The list of equipment was approved by the insurance company and the Fire Chief.

A noontime media event was held at the Carmel Fire Station on December 18, 2008, that featured a demonstration of life-saving equipment paid for by the donated funds. At that time, City officials acknowledged and recognized the support and generosity of the Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company and Paul Bystrowski of Monterey Insurance Agencies.

Overall Cost: City Funds: N/A
Grant Funds: $25,302

Staff Recommendation: Approve the Resolution accepting the Fireman’s Fund Heritage Reward in the amount of $25,302 from Mr. Paul Bystrowski and Monterey Insurance Agencies.

Important Considerations: City Policy C89-41 requires City Council approval for all donations and gifts to the City valued more than $1,000.

Decision Record: None.

Reviewed by:

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Rich Guillen, City Administrator Date

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION 2009-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA ACCEPTING A GIFT OF $25,302 FROM THE FIREMAN’S FUND INSURANCE COMPANY HERITAGE REWARD PROGRAM AND PAUL BYSTROWSKI OF MONTEREY INSURANCE AGENCIES, TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
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WHEREAS, the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea Fire Department intends to purchase firefighting, rescue and/or medical equipment; and

WHEREAS, the costs for the acquisition of the equipment for the fire department shall be no less than $25,302; and

WHEREAS, this gift is restricted to pay for equipment designated by the Fire Department, with the approval of the Fireman’s Fund Heritage Reward Program;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA DOES:

1. Accept with gratitude the $25,302 donation from the Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company Heritage Reward Program, under the direction of Monterey Insurance Agencies and Paul Bystrowski, and deposit said funds in the Fire Department donations deposit account # 50-24050-0477.

2. Authorize expenditure of said funds in accordance to the equipment listed in Attachment “A.”

3. Direct the Mayor to send a letter of thanks and appreciation to the Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company and Paul Bystrowski for their generous donation.

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA this 6th day of January 2009, by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

SIGNED:

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Heidi Burch, City Clerk

ATTEST:
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SUE McCLOUD, MAYOR

Carmel By-The-Sea Fire Department
Box 6418
Carmel, CA 93921
Phone 831-620-2030, Fax 831-620-2034

Brad Kramper
Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company
3301 Rider Trail South, 3rd Floor
Earth City MO 63045

November 24, 2008

Dear Mr. Kramper,
Enclosed is the list of items Carmel Fire Department would like to purchase with the $25,302.00 reward from the Heritage Grant through Fireman’s Fund and Monterey Insurance Agencies. This list has been approved by you and your company, as well as the Carmel Fire chief officers from an operational feasibility perspective.

Our fire department, and the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, appreciate this generous offering to help us enhance the department’s ability to service our community. With our deepest thanks, here is the list with dollar amounts for each item.

1. One Auto-Pulse Rescue System for cardio pulmonary resuscitation patients. Includes tax and additional accessories 11,900.00

2. One initial battery for the Auto-Pulse 575.00

3. One six foot trash hook for new fire engine 83.00

4. One 30 degree 3” to 5” STORTZ adapter for new fire engine 300.00

5. One Task Force Tip Extend-a-Gun extinguishing system 1,500.00

6. Two fire extinguisher brackets for new fire engine 200.00

7. Two sets of wheel chocks and holders for new fire engine 650.00

8. Fire Comm intercom system for new fire engine 3,400.00

9. Installation of the Dual Head VHF radio system for new fire engine 820.00

10. Two 10 foot hard suction hose with foot strainer for new fire engine 420.00

11. Junction Box for electrical cord reel for new fire engine 300.00

12. Assorted hose hooks for securing wild land hose for new engine 400.00

13. One Knox Box key safe for new fire engine 770.00

14. One GPS system for new fire engine 1,000.00

15. Upgrade GPS system (back-up camera for safety) for new engine 1,600.00

16. One Pelican Brand Remote Area Lighting System 670.00

17. One Bullard Thermal Imaging Camera charging system for new fire engine (to allow current TIC to be used on new fire engine 700.00

Total $25,288.00

This concludes our request list, and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you, again, for this unprecedented generosity directed to our department from Fireman’s Fund and Monterey Insurance Agencies. I look forward to hearing from you regarding whatever you need for the media event scheduled for December 18.

In the meantime, on behalf of Carmel Fire Department, I would like to wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving.

Sincerely,

Mitch Kastros
831-620-2030 (work)
831-625-6296 (home)
831-277-7388 (cell)