CITY COUNCIL: Resolution Accepting Gift of $15,987 from Fireman's Fund Insurance Company Heritage Reward & paul Bystrowski/Monterey Insurance Agencies to Purchase Fire Department Equipment

Meeting Date: December 7, 2010
Prepared by: Mitchell Kastros

City Council
Agenda Item Summary

Name: Consideration of a Resolution accepting a gift of $15,987.00 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 $15,987.00 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 identified a list of needed equipment (see Attachment “A”).
The list of equipment was approved by the insurance company and the chiefs.
A media event will be held at the Carmel Fire Station to demonstrate the life-saving
equipment paid for by the donated funds. At that time, City officials will acknowledge
and recognize 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: $15,987.00
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Resolution accepting the $15,987.00 gift from Mr. Paul
Bystrowski and Monterey Insurance Agencies, and the Fireman’s Fund Heritage Reward.
Important Considerations: City Policy C89-41 requires City Council approve all donations and
gifts to the City valued in excess of $1,000.
Decision Record: Resolution 2009-1 (January 6, 2009): Acceptance of a similar grant from
Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company and Monterey Insurance Agencies in the amount of
$25,302.00.
Reviewed by:
______________________________ _________________
Rich Guillen, City Administrator Date
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CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION 2010-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA ACCEPTING A GIFT OF $15,987 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 to acquire the equipment for the Fire Department shall be
no less than $15,987; 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 $15,987 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 CARMELBY-
THE-SEA this 7th day of December, 2010, by the following roll call votes:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
SIGNED:
ATTEST:
______________________
SUE McCLOUD, MAYOR
_____________________
Heidi Burch, City Clerk
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Attachment “A”
Approved List of Items for Purchase by Carmel Fire Department through
Fireman’s Fund Heritage Reward and Monterey Insurance Agencies
Bullard Eclipse Thermal Imaging Camera……………………… $3,600.00
Tuffstuff CXT-100 and Tuffstuff CXT-125 Exercise Machines… $4,156.00 tax
included
Tamahawk E Series Indoor Cycle………………………………... $1,000.00 plus tax
Bowflex Dumbbells……………………………………………… .$599.00 plus tax
Stryker “Stair Pro” Stair Chair Model 6252…………………… $2,800.00 freight
included
Stihl Model MS 460 24-inch Chainsaw
with Heavy-Duty Chain…………………………………………… $1,000.00 plus tax
Sub-Total…………………………………………………………… $13,155.00
Tax Where Applicable...……………………………………………..$832.40
Total, Not Including Freight………………………………………...$13,987.40
If, after freight is figured into the equation, there is still a balance on the reward, we
would like to use that balance towards the purchase of personal protective clothing
(turnouts). We normally must replace one to two sets of turnouts per year due to
excessive wear and tear. These items were approved by Fireman’s Fund Insurance
Company.
The Carmel Fire Department deeply appreciates the tremendous support and generosity
from the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company and Monterey
Insurance Agencies in making it possible for us to acquire this valuable equipment. The
end result will be enhanced service to our community and safer, more effective, working
conditions for our firefighters.
Thank you so much,
Mitchell Kastros
B Shift Captain--Carmel Fire Department