File #: RS2022-1667    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 7/21/2022 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 8/2/2022 Final action: 8/2/2022
Title: A resolution accepting a donation from the Firefighter Air Coalition to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Fire Department, of a firefighter air replenishment system (FARS) to the Nashville Fire Department training facility.
Sponsors: Zulfat Suara, Erin Evans
Attachments: 1. Exhibit
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A resolution accepting a donation from the Firefighter Air Coalition to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Fire Department, of a firefighter air replenishment system (FARS) to the Nashville Fire Department training facility.
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WHEREAS, the Firefighter Air Coalition wishes to donate a firefighter air replenishment system (FARS) to the Nashville Fire Department training facility, with an approximate value of $42,800.00, to better prepare firefighters working in high rise buildings and large horizontal structures and tunnels; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this donation be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the donation from the Firefighter Air Coalition to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Fire Department, of an air replenishment system (FARS) to the Nashville Fire Department training facility, to better prepare firefighters working in high rise buildings and large horizontal structures and tunnels, a copy of which donation documentation is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the Nashville Fire Department is authorized to accept the donation for its use and benefit.
Section 3. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis

This resolution accepts a donation from the Firefighter Air Coalition, a firefighter replenishment system ("FARS"), to the Nashville Fire Department training facility to better prepare firefighters working in high rise buildings and large horizontal structures and tunnels. The approximately value of the FARS is $42,800.

The Firefighter Air Coalition is an advocacy group dedicated to promoting firefighter s...

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