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HomeMy WebLinkAbout14513 RESOLUTION NO. 14513 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A DONATION OF FUNDS TO THE CITY OF PUEBLO AND PUEBLO FIRE DEPARTMENT RELATING TO BLACK HILL ENERGY’S DONATION OF $5,000 TO PROJECT NUMBER CO2002 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. The donation of funds from Black Hills Energy (“BHE”) to the Pueblo Fire Department, in the sum of $5,000, is hereby accepted and approved. The funds shall be accepted into Project Number CO2002. SECTION 2. The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with the intent of this Resolution and the attached agreement to effectuate the transactions described therein. SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective on the date of final action by the Mayor and City Council. INTRODUCED November 23, 2020 BY: Robert Schilling MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL APPROVED: PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL ATTESTED BY: CITY CLERK City Clerk’s Office Item # M-5 Background Paper for Proposed Resolution COUNCIL MEETING DATE: November 23, 2020 TO: President Dennis E. Flores and Members of City Council CC: Nicholas A. Gradisar, Mayor VIA: Brenda Armijo, City Clerk FROM: Barb Huber, Fire Chief SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A DONATION OF FUNDS TO THE CITY OF PUEBLO AND PUEBLO FIRE DEPARTMENT RELATING TO BLACK HILL ENERGY’S DONATION OF $5,000 TO PROJECT NUMBER CO2002 SUMMARY: This Resolution approves and accepts a donation of funds from Black Hills Energy (“BHE”) to the Pueblo Fire Department (“PFD”). The monies will be a contribution toward the purchase of high angle rescue equipment. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: City Council has routinely approved the donation to and receipt of donated funds from other agencies. BACKGROUND The City of Pueblo Fire Department is seeking approval to receive a donation in the amount of $5,000 from Black Hills Energy to be used to purchase high angle rescue equipment. The Pueblo Fire Department conducts annual training with Black Hills Energy at the power plant and they are assisting with the purchase of new/improved equipment to continue to make this possible. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: None. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: None. STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: None. ALTERNATIVES: If City Council does not approve this Resolution, the donated money will not be accepted. The PFD will not be able to purchase high angle rescue equipment. RECOMMENDATION Approval of this Resolution. Attachment: None