08-818.
RESOLUTION
OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
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WHEREAS, First Alert has offered to donate 500 carbon monoxide detectors to the Department of Fire and Safety
Services, and
WHEREAS, the Department of Fire and Safety Services would like to accept this donation from the First Alert
company, and
WHEREAS, the public purpose of this donation is to distribute the carbon monoxide detectors to those who need
them, and
WHEREAS, carbon monoxide is a odorless, colorless, deadly gas that has caused deaths in the City ot Saint Paul
and throughout the State of Minnesota, and
WHEREAS, carbon monoxide is a by product of the incomplete combustion of natural gas and other fuels commonly
found in the home, and
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota enacted Minnesota Statute 299F.51 requiring the installation of carbon monoxide
detectors in all existing single family dwelling units throughout the state by August 1, 2008, and
NOW THEREFORE, IT BE RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council, on behalf of the citizens of Saint Paul,
accept the donation of 500 carbon monoxide detectors from the First Alert Company and extend their sincere
appreciation to this organization.
Adopted by Council: Date �ja/�„���'
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Approval of the attached Council Resolurion authorizing ihe Department of Fire and Safery Services to accept the donarion of 500
carbon monoxide detectors.
Planning Commission
CIB CommiHee
Civif Service Commission
1. Has this person/firm ever worked under a contract for this departmenY?
Yes No
2. Has this personlflrm ever been a city employee?
Yes No
3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any
current city employee?
Yes No
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Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
The First Alert company has offered to donate 500 cazbon monoxide detectors to the City of Saint Paul. The State of Minnesota
enacted Minnesota Statute 299F.51 requiring the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in all existing single family dwelling units
throughout the state by August I, 2008.
Advantages If Approved:
The City of Saint Paul will be able to accept the dona[ion and distribute the carbon monoxide detectors to those who need them.
Disadvantages If Approved:
None.
DisadvanWges It NotApproved:
The City of Saint Paul will not be able to accept the donarion of the carbon monoxide detectors.
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