HomeMy WebLinkAbout#09 - Fire Suppression Equipment Donation
STAFF REPORT
DATE: May 7, 2024
CONSENT
TO: City Council
FROM: Dustin Kalis, Fire Chief
AGENDA ITEM: Accept donation of Fire Suppression Tool (FST) devices from the Lake Elmo
Rotary and St. John’s Masonic Lodge
REVIEWED BY: Clark Schroder, City Administrator
BACKGROUND:
The Lake Elmo Fire Department received a donation of two Fire Suppression Tool (FST) devices
from the Lake Elmo Rotary and St. John’s Masonic Lodge to be placed in the two fire department
command vehicles.
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL:
Should the City Council accept the donation of Fire Suppression Tool (FST) devices from Lake Elmo
Rotary and St. John’s Masonic Lodge?
PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS:
The Lake Elmo Rotary and St. John’s Masonic Lodge of Stillwater with the help from grants
provided through the Minnesota Masonic Charities and Grand Lodge of Minnesota, donated two Fire
Suppression Tool (FST) devices to be placed in the two fire department command vehicles. These
devices have the potential to make a difference in early fire growth in the right situation and are a
great addition to our firefighting tools.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no current budget impact with this donation. There will be no additional costs for training, as
in-service training on these devices will be conducted during already scheduled training drills and duty
shifts. These devices have a shelf life of 15 years. Replacement costs, if deployed, may be covered
through homeowners’ insurance, grants and the fire department budget. Each device costs $1,500.
RECOMMEDNATION:
Accept donation of Fire Suppression Tool (FST) devices from Lake Elmo Rotary and St. John’s
Masonic Lodge If removed from the consent agenda, staff recommends the following motion:
“Motion to adopt Resolution 2024-047 Accepting a Donation of Fire Suppression Tool
(FST) devices from Lake Elmo Rotary and St. John’s Masonic Lodge.”
ATTACHMENTS:
• Resolution 2024-047 accepting donation
CITY OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-047
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION OF FIRE SUPPRESSION TOOL
(FST) DEVICES FROM THE LAKE ELMO ROTARY AND ST. JOHN’S
MASONIC LODGE.
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statues Section 465.03 provides that donations to the City
be accepted by resolution of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City is specifically authorized to accept gifts and bequests for the
benefit of recreational services pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 471.17; and
WHEREAS, the Lake Elmo Rotary and St. John’s Masonic Lodge has donated
two Fire Suppression Tool (FST) devices to the City of Lake Elmo; 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
FST devices from Lake Elmo Rotary and St. John’s Masonic Lodge on behalf of the
citizens of Lake Elmo.
APPROVED by the Lake Elmo City Council on this 7th day of May, 2024.
By: __________________________
Charles Cadenhead
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Julie Johnson
City Clerk