HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution 2017-22, Authorizing The City to Pay For An Annual Firefighter Appreciation Dinner RESOLUTION 2017—22
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO PAY FOR AN ANNUAL
FIREFIGHTER APPRECIATION DINNER
WHEREAS, during the Fiscal Year 2016 financial audit by the State of Iowa, it was determined
that the City had not clearly documented the public benefit of the annual Firefighter Appreciation
Dinner; and
WHEREAS, the Auditors recommendation was "The City Council should determine and
document the public purpose served by this disbursement before authorizing any further
payments." ; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on this matter on July 11th, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.
to hear the publics opinion on the matter and to determine if the public benefits; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined the public benefits when volunteers are
appreciated; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the dinner is to increase morale and encourage achievements by
those volunteering which helps the department maintain volunteers who in turn help citizens
with emergencies; and
WHEREAS, by having this annual event the City and its Citizens show their appreciation of the
many hours volunteers spend as Volunteer Firefighters;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Riverdale, Iowa
authorizes the annual Firefighter Appreciation Dinner to be paid for out of City Funds.
This Resolution shall take immediate effect.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 11th day of July, 2017.
City Council Members Ayes Nays Absent Abstain
Cheryl Channon ✓
Dean Halsey ;/
Linda Hupp 1------
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Doug Littrel i,---
George
George Seaberg L/'
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Paddock, Mayor ATTEST: Rona d E. Fullerlove, City Clerk