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City of <br />El -~., <br />River <br />REQUEST FOR ACTION <br />To <br />Ci Council Item Number <br />5.1. <br />Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br />Administration une 7, 2010 T. ohn Cunnin ham, Fire Chief <br />Item Description Reviewed by <br />CenterPoint Energy -Community Partnership Grant Tim Simon, Finance Director <br /> Reviewed by <br /> Lori ohnson, Ci Administrator <br />Action Requested <br />The Elk River Fire Department is seeking approval to accept a grant from CenterPoint Energy in the <br />amount of $2,300. The grant will be used to purchase new multi-gas meters. <br />Background/Discussion <br />On March 31, 2010, the Elk River Fire Department applied for a Community Partnership Grant through <br />CenterPoint Energy to purchase new multi-gas meters. These meters allow firefighters to monitor the <br />presence of toxic gases including carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, and explosive levels. The meters <br />are also capable of measuring the oxygen level in the air. <br />The department requested $2,300 in funding and was notified on May 3, 2010 that the City will receive <br />the full amount. <br />Representatives from CenterPoint Energy will be in attendance to present a check to the City for $2,300. <br />Financial Impact <br />This is a matching contribution grant award. The City will be responsible for contributing $2,300 for the <br />purchase of the equipment. The City's cost share will be funded through the Capital Outlay Reserve <br />Fund. <br />Attachments <br />None. <br />Action Motion by Second by Vote <br />Follow Up <br />C:\Documents and Settings\XPMUser\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK66\2010-06-07 5 1 CenterPoint Energy Grant.doc <br />