HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2000-026 State Department Grant for Trauma CareRESOLUTION NO. R-2000- 26
A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Yakima City Manager to accept a "Prehospital
Participation Grant" check for $1,200.00 from the State of Washington,
Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical and Trauma
Prevention. These funds, described in the "Trauma Care Service Funding
Act of 1997", are distributed to verified agencies for expenditures made
for the purposes of the state trauma care system.
WHEREAS, The City of Yakima through the Yakima Fire Department participates in the
Washington State trauma care system;
WHEREAS, the Yakima Fire Department has applied for and been awarded a 2000
Prehospital Participation Grant;
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima incurs Emergency Medical Services trauma care
expenses;
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima can use these funds for expenditures related to
Washington State trauma care system;
WHEREAS, the Yakima Fire Department strives to enhance safety and quality of life
through the provision of superior emergency medical services; therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
1 The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to accept the "Prehospital
Participation Grant" check for $1,200.00 from the State of Washington, Department of
Health, Office of Emergency Medical and Trauma Prevention.
2. The City of Yakima acknowledges that these funds are distributed to verified agencies for
expenditures made "for the purposes of the state trauma care system."
3. The City of Yakima acknowledges that these funds shall be used for expenses incurred
and related to emergency medical services for trauma care, including administration and
trauma equipment.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 7th day of March , 2000.
X.7/1/1
Mary Place, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No.
For Meeting Of: 03/07/00
ITEM TITLE: Resolution of Acceptance of a Grant from State Department of Health for
Trauma Care, and an Ordinance amending the 2000 Budget
SUBMITTED BY: Yakima Fire Department
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Al H. Gillespie, Fire Chief, 575-6060
Abel Castilleja, Training Battalion Chief, 575-6141
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The Yakima Fire Department has received a "Pre -hospital Participation Grant" check for $1,200
from the State of Washington, Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical and Trauma
Prevention. These funds, described in the "Trauma Care Service Finding Act of 1997" are
distributed to verified agencies for expenditures made for the purpose of the State Trauma Care
System.
It is the intention of the Fire Department to utilize these funds to purchase equipment to improve
delivery of emergency medical service to the citizens of the City of Yakima. The result being
the enhancement of safety and quality of life through the provision of improved emergency
medical services for the citizens of Yakima.
Resolution X Ordinance X Contract Other (Specify)
Funding Source: State Department of Health Grant
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL:
City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution. Read Ordinance by title only at March 7
meeting. Pass Ordinance after second reading at the March 21 meeting.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
COUNCIL ACTION: