HomeMy WebLinkAbout#11 - Accept DNR Grant STAFF REPORT
DATE: September4, 2018
CONSENT
ITEM #: 11
TO: City Council
FROM: Greg Malmquist, Fire Chief
AGENDA ITEM: ACCEPTANCE OF 50/50 DNR GRANT
REVIEWED BY: Kristina Handt, City Administrator
BACKGROUND: The Fire Department has been seeking grant and donation funding from numerous
sources for the purchase of the rescue equipment, as part of the approval of the Rescue/Engine. This DNR
grant is part of that. We received approval from the DNR for an amount of $3,500.00, 50/50 matching
grant for the purchase of new fierfighting helmets. We have budgeted in both 2018 and 2019 for the
replacement of our firefighting helmets. We have helmets that are damaged and that have surpassed their
recommended life cycle for replacement and are still in service. This grant will allow us to purchase the
helmets all at one time, and free up budget dollars for the rescue equipment
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL: Should the Council approve the “2019 VOLUNTEER ASSISTANCE
MATCHING GRANT” IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,500.00?
PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS: The approval of this grant would allow the fire department to move
forward with the purchase of new helmets for the Firefighters and reallocate budget funds toward the
purchase of rescue equipment.
FISCAL IMPACT: $3,500 additional revenue
OPTIONS:
1) Approve acceptance of grant
2) Deny approval
RECOMMENDATION:
If removed from the consent agenda:
“Motion to approve acceptance of DNR grant for new firefighting helmets.”
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Copy of approval letter and contract.
2. Resolution 2018-102 accepting the donation
CITY OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-102
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATED FUNDS FROM THE
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statues Section 465.03 provides that donations to the City
be accepted by resolution of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has proposed
contributing $3,500 in the form of a 50/50 matching grant to the City of Lake Elmo for
the purchase of firefighting helmets; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo agrees that said
contribution would be of benefit to the citizens of Lake Elmo; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Lake Elmo, Minnesota, does hereby acknowledges and agrees to accept said donation of
$3,500 from the MN DNR on behalf of the citizens of Lake Elmo.
APPROVED by the Lake Elmo City Council on this 4th day of September, 2018.
By: __________________________
Mike Pearson
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Julie Johnson
City Clerk