10-42 - 08-04 - donation of excess equipment - personal protective equipmentResolution 10-42 August 4, 2010
Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DONATION OF EXCESS EQUIPMENT
(PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT)
WHEREAS, the International Fire Relief Mission provides donated used equipment
to fire departments in countries that cannot afford to purchase their own; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department supports the continued use of this equipment, as
possible, to improve the safety of firefighters in other countries; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department has 14 sets of excess personal protective
equipment, including coats and pants it wishes to donate the International Fire Relief
Mission; and
WHEREAS, the International Fire Relief Mission has agreed to deliver this
equipment to fire departments in Argentina, Dominican Republic and Romania.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Golden
Valley, Minnesota that:
1. Staff is authorized to donate 14 sets of excess personal protective equipment,
that includes coats and pants, to the International Fire Relief Associates; and
2. The equipment will be donated in compliance with all applicable State Statutes.
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Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Freiberg
upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg, Loomis,
Scanlon and Shaffer; and the following was absent: Pentel, and the following voted against
the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed
by the Mayor and her signature attested by the City Clerk.