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city of <br />El �. <br />I-U:ve <br />To <br />City Council <br />Meeting Date <br />August 5, 2024 <br />Item Description <br />Purchase of Rescue Equipment <br />Request for Action <br />Item Number <br />4.13 <br />Prepared By <br />Darren McKernan, Police Captain <br />Reviewed by <br />Darren McKernan <br />Cal Portner <br />Tina Allard <br />Action Requested <br />Approve, by motion the purchase of water rescue equipment from the allocated Public Safety Aid funds. <br />Background/Discussion <br />On May 20, 2024, the Council and public safety departments discussed the one-time public safety aid allocated <br />to the City of Elk River. The City of E11< River received $1,145,601 which was to be split between the police <br />and fire departments. The Council requested they be advised of purchases made using this fund. <br />The ARM-LOC slides onto the victim's forearm and the rescue responder or the victim pulls the yellow <br />lanyard that deploys and locks the device into place, eliminating the need for the victim to grasp a rope. It can <br />also help float the victim when the victim pulls the device close to his or her chest. It can be deployed in <br />seconds and re -deployed over and over again. ARM-LOC is an easy -to -use, life-saving device that will give <br />police, fire and rescue responders an extra arm to save people trapped by various water disasters. <br />Financial Impact <br />All department squads will be outfitted with this device. $7,375.00 <br />Mission/Policy/Goal <br />The ARM-LOC rescue device has the potential to save numerous lives in the City of Elk River by enabling <br />police and rescue personnel to execute water rescues with greater efficiency and safety. This innovative tool <br />facilitates the swift and secure retrieval of individuals in perilous situations, flooding rivers, lakes, and ice <br />rescues. By equipping first responders with a reliable and easy -to -use device like the ARM-LOC, the likelihood <br />of successful rescue missions increases, ensuring that those in danger have the best possible chance of <br />survival. In essence, the ARM-LOC serves as a life-saving asset for the community, enabling Elk River to <br />maintain its commitment to fostering a safe environment for all residents and visitors. <br />Attachments <br />I. Arm-Loc <br />The Elk River Vision <br />A welcoming 6ommuni�, with revolutionary and spirited mourcyidnm, exceptional service, and community P� d W E R E D 0d <br />engagement that encourager and inures pro perityINPaU 159 <br />