04/25/2000 Resolutions 2000-137
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2000-137
WHEREAS, fires throughout the United States result in property damage, injuries
and deaths; and
WHEREAS, search and rescue time is increased when firefighters are unable to see
through the smoke to locate potential victims, or to locate the source of the fire; and
WHEREAS, thermal imaging equipment has been developed to allow firefighters to
see through smoke; and
WHEREAS, the Third City Sertoma is interested in providing the City of Grand
Island Fire Department with thermal imaging equipment in conjunction with planned fund raising
activities; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City to support the Third City Sertoma
in this endeavor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City of Grand Island supports Third City
Sertoma in their efforts to provide the Grand Island Fire Department with thermal imaging
equipment through Operation Vision.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on April 25, 2000.
Approved as to Form" ~_
April 21, 2000 ... city Att~:eY