HomeMy WebLinkAbout10. 21-235MAY 11, 2021 21-235 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR 2021 FIRE SPECIAL
REVENUE FUND 0235-0230 FOR PURCHASE OF FIREFIGHTING
HOODS ($21,600.00)
INITIATED BY: CITY ADMINISTRATION
WHEREAS, the Common Council has adopted the 2021 Operations Budget, which
is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and available for public inspection; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the 2021 Budget to:
o increase allowed expenditures in account 0235-0230-6538-20568 -Firefighting
Equipment in the amount of $21,600.00 to facilitate the purchase of firefighting
hoods.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that the 2021 Operations Budget, on file in the City Clerk's Office, is hereby
amended to increase allowed expenditures in account 0235-0230-6538-20568 -Firefighting
Equipment in the amount of $21,600.00 to facilitate the purchase of firefighting hoods.
TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the Common Council
FROM: Mike Stanley, Fire Chief
DATE: April 28, 2021
RE: Budget Amendment for 2021 Fire Special Revenue Fund 0235-0230 for purchase of
firefighting hoods ($21,600.00)
BACKGROUND
In order to best provide for firefighter health and safety, the Oshkosh Fire Department contracted for an
evaluation with Firefighter Cancer Consultants. Facilities, equipment, policies, and practices were
evaluated. A comprehensive report was created with recommendations on steps the department could
take to reduce the risk of occupational cancer for its firefighters.
ANALYSIS
The amendment will allow for the purchase of particulate blocking fire hoods. The need for the
improvement in protective equipment was identified by the Firefighter Cancer Consultants evaluation.
This purchase is being made secondary to their recommendations and will be of direct benefit to the
department and its personnel.
FISCAL IMPACT
A donation in the amount of $10,800 was received in 2020 for firefighting equipment. This donation was
not spent in 2020. The funds were matched with an existing fund balance in the Fire Special Revenue
Fund. A Budget Amendment is necessary to allow for an increase of expenditures in account 0235-0230-
6538-20568, Firefighting Equipment, to facilitate the purchase of said protective equipment.
RECOMMENDATION
The recommendation would be that Common Council approve this amendment so purchasing the
equipment can occur. This will allow us to purchase the recommended protective equipment to further
support cancer prevention for our firefighters.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved:
Mike Stanley Mark Rohloff
Fire Chief City Manager