HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-023 Fire Fighter Helmets; Budget Amendment and Appropriations I.
ORDINANCE NO. 2008 - 23
AN ORDINANCE amending the 2008 budget for the City of Yakima, and making
appropriations of $2,684 within the 000 - General Fund for
expenditure during 2008 to purchase firefighter helmets.
WHEREAS, the amount of $2,684 must be appropriated within the 000 - General Fund
for expenditure during 2008 to purchase firefighter helmets, and
WHEREAS, the expenditure is being funded by a donation from a group of concerned
citizens, and
WHEREAS, at the time of the adoption of the 2008 budget it could not reasonably have
been foreseen that the appropriation provided for by this ordinance would be required; and the
City Council declares that an emergency exists of the type contemplated by RCW 35 33 091
and that it is in the best interests of the City to make the appropriation herein provided, now,
therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA.
Section 1 The amount of $2,684 is hereby appropriated from the Unappropriated Fund
Balance in the 000 - General Fund to the following accounts as a 2008 appropriation
Resources.
Donations for Fire --- - - - - -- 000 - 000 - 122 - 0000 - 36711 -CNT — $2,684
Expenditures
Fire Turnouts - - -- 000 - 032 - 122 - 0000 - 52220 -282 — $2,684
Section 2: This ordinance is one making an appropriation and shall take effect
immediately upon its passage, approval and publication as provided by law and by the City
Charter
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, signed and apprs ed this 6 day of May, 2008
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David E • e , ayor
ATTEST
City Clerk
First Reading 4 -15 -08
Publication Date. 5 -9 -08
Effective Date. 5 -9-08
Cje ORD NO 2008 -23 Fire Helmet Approp 5/7/2008
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No I- 20
For Meeting Of 5/_(/98
ITEM TITLE An Ordinance Amending the 2008 Budget in the General Fund to
purchase Firefighter Helmets funded by a Community Donation
SUBMITTED BY Charlie Hines, Fire Chief
Cindy Epperson, Financial Services Manager
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE. Charlie Hines, Fire Chief — 575 -6060
David Willson, DC Support Services - 575 -6165
SUMMARY EXPLANATION
On March 21 and 22 2008, the Nob Hill Casino held a fundraising event with the
intent of purchasing as many new helmets as possible for the Yakima Fire Department.
The Results of this effort was a donation of $2,684 to the Fire Department.
This gesture is taken as a compliment by the Fire Department. We are honored that the
public would want to show their unsolicited appreciation for the men and women of the
Yakima Fire Department.
Staff respectfully requests that Council approve the attached balanced ordinance, which
authorizes an appropriation of $2,684 to purchase this protective equipment, and adds
the donated resources
Resolution Ordinance X Contract Other (Specify)
Funding Source Donation from Nob Hill Casino and general public.
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL.
City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Read the attached ordinance by title only at the April 15, 2008 Council Meeting Pass
ordinance after second reading at the May 6, 2008 Council Meeting.
BOARD /COMMISSION /COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
COUNCIL ACTION
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