Resolutions-2024-059

RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 059 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TIFFIN FIRE DEPARTMENT ( THROUGH THE TIFFIN EMERGENCY RESPONDERS' ASSOCIATION) TO PROCEED WITH FUNDRAISING FOR A POTENTIAL NEW FIRE STATION AND INCUR EXPENSES NOT TO EXCEED $ 15, 000 Whereas, the City of Tiffin has identified a new Fire Station in its Capital Improvements Plan; and, Whereas, with the passage of the Local Option Sales Tax referendum in September 2023, the City could start some preliminary work on the planning and fundraising for such facility; and, Whereas, the Tiffin Fire Department, through its non- profit affiliate, the Tiffin Emergency Responders' Association, would like to start the planning and fundraising campaign process/ to include a ` fundraising sign' to be placed and used at the future site of the facility located at 900 Forevergreen Road; and, Whereas, the Tiffin Fire Department would like approval from the Tiffin City Council to proceed with the fundraising process/ campaign and incur expenses not to exceed 15, 000 for conceptual renderings, signage, etc. for the campaign, Now, therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, to authorize the Tiffin Fire Department, through the Tiffin Emergency Responders' Association, to proceed with fundraising for a new fire station and to incur costs for the process not to exceed $ 15, 000. On the 17th day of September, 2024, at a regular meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson Limkemann introduced RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 059,A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TIFFIN FIRE DEPARTMENT ( THROUGH THE TIFFIN EMERGENCY RESPONDERS' ASSOCIATION) TO PROCEED WITH FUNDRAISING FOR A POTENTIAL NEW FIRE STATION AND INCUR EXPENSES NOT TO EXCEED $ 000 and made a motion for approval. 15, Motion seconded by Councilperson Schnedler. Ayes: Schnedler, Limkemann, Havens, Orris, Olney. Nays: None. Absent: None. Whereupon five Council members were present and voted approval and Mayor Kasparek declared that RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 059,A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TIFFIN FIRE DEPARTMENT ( THROUGH THE TIFFIN EMERGENCY RESPONDERS' ASSOCIATION) TO PROCEED WITH FUNDRAISING FOR A POTENTIAL NEW FIRE STATION AND INCUR EXPENSES NOT TO EXCEED $ 000 to be adopted 15, and signified his approval of the same by affixing his signature thereto. Passed by the City Council on the 17th day of September, 2024. ATTEST: