HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/15/2008 17 Firefighter Helmets Purchase; Budget Amendment and Funds Allocation BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. * f
For Meeting Of: 4/15/08
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:
ORDINANCE NO. 2008
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-C NT — $2,684
Expenditures:
Fire Tumouts------- - - - - -- 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 approved this day of
, 2008.
DAVID EDLER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
First Reading:
Publication Date:
• Effective Date:
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