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Resolution relative to the transfer of up to $20,000.00 from the Contingency Fund to the Fire Department's overtime account regarding expenses that are expected in providing fire and emergency medical services at the 2005 Wisconsin State Fair.
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WHEREAS, the Wisconsin State Fair has previously decided to discontinue funding for a fire department engine company with the Fair grounds during the 2005 State Fair; and,
WHEREAS, for the last 50 years, the State Fair has provided financial reimbursement to the City for that four person engine company; and,
WHEREAS, for the last 30 years, the engine company has been located on the Fair grounds for immediate response; and,
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the City that, for safety, risk management, and other operational reasons, it is in the best interests of the City, the State Fair, and Fairgoers to provide on-site fire, medical, and inspection services during the hours of 12:00 noon and 10:00 p.m. of each day of the Fair's operations; and,
WHEREAS, the cost of the additional staffing is $20,000.00 in overtime costs; and,
WHEREAS, this $20,000.00 had not been previously budgeted and included in the Fire Department's budget; and,
WHEREAS, it may be necessary to provide this additional funding by the end of 2005 if the Fire Department's original overtime budget and balances in other Fire Department accounts are insufficient to cover said costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of West Allis that the transfer of up to $20,000.00 from the Contingency Fund to the Fire Department's overtime account be and is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said funds shall be transferred at the end of 2005 only if the original overtime budget and other Fire Department account budget balances are insufficient to cover said costs.
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