CITY COUNCIL: Resolution Accepting a Gift of $5,871 from Fireman's Fund Insurance Company Heritage Reward & Monterey Insurance Agencies for the Carmel-by-the-Sea Fire Department

Meeting Date: November 6, 2012

Prepared by: David Brown, Asst. Fire Chief

City Council

Agenda Item Summary

Name: Consideration of a Resolution accepting a gift of $5,871 from the Fireman's Fund Insurance Company Heritage Reward and Monterey Insurance Agencies for the Carmel-by-the-Sea Fire Department to acquire firefighting, rescue and communication equipment.

Description: According to City Policy C89-41, all donations and gifts to the City with a value of more than $1,000 must be approved and accepted by Resolution of the City Council. Fireman's Fund Insurance Company and Monterey Insurance Agencies desire to donate $5,871 to assist the Fire Department acquire firefighting, rescue and communication equipment under the provisions of the Fireman's Fund Heritage Reward. The gift is restricted to fulfilling needs to enhance levels of service to the community.

Overall Cost: N/ A

Staff Recommendation: Approve the Resolution accepting the $5,871 gift from Mr. Paul Bystrowski, of Monterey Insurance Agencies, and the Fireman's Fund Heritage Reward and deposit the funds in Account #01-46801-0004.

Important Considerations: City Policy C89-41 requires City Council approval of all donations and gifts to the City with a value in excess of $1,000.

Decision Record: City Council approved Resolution 2010-77 on December 7, 2010, accepting a gift of$15,987 from the Fireman's Fund Insurance Company Heritage Reward and Monterey Insurance Agencies.


Reviewed by:
Jason Stilwell, City Administrator Date

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

CITY COUNCIL

RESOLUTION 2012-

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA ACCEPTING A GIFT OF $5,871 FROM THE FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE COMPANY HERITAGE REWARD AND MONTEREY INSURANCE AGENCIES FOR THE CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA FIRE DEPARTMENT TO ACQUIRE FIREFIGHTING, RESCUE AND COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

WHEREAS, the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea Fire Department intends to purchase firefighting, rescue and communication equipment; and

WHEREAS, the costs to acquire this equipment shall be no less than $5,871 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. Authorize acceptance of the $5,871 donation from the Fireman's Fund Insurance Company Heritage Reward Program, under the direction of Monterey Insurance Agencies, and deposit these funds into Account 01-46801-0004.

2. Direct the City Administrator to send a letter of appreciation to the Fireman's Fund Insurance Company and Paul Bystrowski of Monterey Insurance Agencies for their generous donation.

PASS ED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA this 6th day of November, 2012, by the following roll call vote:

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

SIGNED:


JASON BURNETT, MAYOR

ATTEST:

Heidi Burch, City Clerk

Attachment "A"
The items we are looking at purchasing:
New base station radio
Personal Floatation Devices (need 6)
2 LED Box lights
New York Fire Dept. RoofHook (to replace pike poles)
Rope Throw bag (E6425)
Total

David D. Brown
Assistant Fire Chief