HomeMy WebLinkAboutVIII-03 Accept Donation from the Hastings Lyle Russel VFW Post 1210 to the Police Department to Purchase Individual First Aid Kits (IFAK) for All Officers City Council Memorandum
To: Mayor Fasbender & City Council Members
From: David D. Wilske, Chief of Police
Date: September 6th, 2022
Item: Donation to Hastings Police Department
Council Action Requested:
Accept a donation of $1,500.00 from the Hastings Lyle Russell VFW Post 1210 for the Hastings Police
Department to purchase Individual First Aid Kit’s (IFAK) for every officer.
Background Information:
The Hastings Lyle Russell VFW Post 1210 contacted the Hastings Police Department to donate towards
officer gear or equipment. The VFW was made aware of ongoing training at the police department
regarding first aid and the expense associated with first aid equipment. Some of the new specialized
equipment that is needed is first aid equipment for every officer. This equipment is called an IFAK or
Individual First Aid Kit. These are trauma kit’s that can be carried by every officer and it attaches to their
existing gear. This training and equipment would allow every officer to quickly address and treat injuries
to either themselves or members of the public. The $1,500 received by this donation would provide every
officer with a new IFAK.
Financial Impact:
Positive budgetary impact
Advisory Commission Discussion:
N/A
Council Committee Discussion:
N/A
Attachments:
Resolution
VIII-03
CITY OF HASTINGS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION XX-XX-22
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING ACCEPTANCE OF AND APPRECIATION OF
A DONATION TO THE HASTINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, Hastings Lyle Russel VFW Post 1210 has provided a donation of
$1,500.00 to the Hastings Police Department; and
WHEREAS, these funds will be used to purchase Individual First Aid Kit’s; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is appreciative of the grant for medical equipment
and commends the Hastings Lyle Russel VFW 1210 for its commitment to supporting
local communities.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Hastings, Minnesota;
1. That the grant is accepted and acknowledged with gratitude; and
2. That the grant will be appropriated for the Hastings Police Department as
designated; and
3. That the appropriate budget adjustments be made.
Adopted this 6th day of September 2022,
_______________________________
Mary Fasbender, Mayor
Attest:
_____________________
Emily King, City Clerk
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