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G.4 Approve Donation from the Hugo Firefighters Relief Association to the Hugo Fire Department The Hugo Firefighters Relief Association has requested to donate two Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) air packs to the Hugo Fire Department from proceeds raised during their annual golf tournament fundraiser held in June, 2023. All donations to the Fire Department must be approved by the Council. Staff recommends Council approve the donation of RIT packs valued at $15,566.10 to the Hugo Fire Department. G.5 Approve Language Update to the Hugo Firefighter’s Relief Association Bylaws After reviewing the current and historical bylaws of the Hugo Firefighter’s Relief Association the Office of the State Auditor had requested that the Relief Association update their bylaws to specify the deferred interest credit method. The Relief Association voted to update the language in their bylaws to specify that the deferred interest credit method would be based on full calendar years and Council ratified this language update at the July 10, 2023 City Council Meeting. Since this initial language update there has been ongoing discussions with the Office of the State Auditor and it was determined that this update would cause the Association to have two different methods of interest calculations for deferred members. In order to keep the majority of deferred members on the same interest rate calculation method, the Relief Association has voted to update the language in their bylaws to specify that the deferred interest calculation will be based on full calendar months and has formally requested City Council ratification of this language update. Staff recommends the City Council ratify the language update to the Hugo Firefighter’s Relief Association Bylaws specifying that the deferred interest credit method will now be based on full calendar months. G.6 Approve Letter of Support to MN DEED for Comcast Broadband Grant Application At the March 6, 2023, meeting, Council approved a letter supporting a Minnesota Broadband Grant Application by Comcast to provide high-speed broadband services to underserved homes in Hugo. Comcast was successful in securing the grant, and construction will take place in Spring, 2024. Another round of grants has become available, and Comcast is looking to provide service to some of the last remaining gaps in Washington County. This includes about 38 eligible residents in the southern portion of Hugo. Comcast is requesting a letter of support from the City. Staff recommends Council approve the letter of support to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for Comcast’s Border-to-Boarder grant applicatin. G.7 Approve Resolution Approving Refuse Haulers Licenses for 2024 The City has received applications from six refuse haulers who provide refuse collection and recycling services to Hugo businesses and residents. Licenses will be issued to these haulers upon receipt of completed application, $165 annual licensing fee and proof of insurance. City staff recommends Council approve the resolution issuing 2024 Refuse Haulers Licenses. G.8 Approve Resolution Approving Liquor and Tobacco Licenses for 2024 Staff has received the appropriate applications for renewals of liquor and tobacco licenses for 2024. City staff recommends Council approve the resolution approving the annual renewal of the 2024 Liquor and Tobacco Licenses subject to payment of all fees, taxes and utilities, and receipt of certificates of Liquor Liability Insurance.