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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HER DESIGNEE, TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING THROUGH A COLLABORATION BETWEEN EMS OUTREACH OF HUDSON AND THE ROTARY CLUB OF HUDSON TO PURCHASE A CHEST COMPRESSION SYSTEM.
Executive Summary: EMS Outreach of Hudson partnered with the Rotary Club of Hudson to raise money for the purchase of an additional Lucas Chest Compression System for Hudson EMS. Through these fund-raising efforts, along with generous donations from Hudson League for Service, the Jim Hackney Foundation and the Burton Morgan Foundation, Hudson EMS received funding totaling $16,000.
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Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
EMS Outreach of Hudson was founded in 2010 to provide support to expand Hudson EMS within the community through advocacy, coordination of auxiliary activities, public awareness, technical assistance, funding, and training. EMS Outreach of Hudson partnered with the Rotary Club of Hudson to fund the purchase of a Lucas Chest Compression System, valued at $16,000, for Hudson EMS.
Timing Considerations
None.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager, or her designee, to accept a check from Hudson Rotary Foundation, Inc., d.b.a. Rotary Club of Hudson, in grant funding for the purchase of one Lucas Chest Compression System for Hudson EMS.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Jerry Varnes, Fire/EMS Chief
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator