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Consider approving a resolution amending the City of Lawton FY23-24 budget, as amended, by appropriating $11,000.00 from the Special Revenue Fund (Fire Training Court Costs) to Fire Operation’s Training and Travel (2007501-52060) for the purpose of training opportunities and $4,000.00 from the Special Revenue Fund (Fire Training Court Costs) to Fire Operation’s Dues and Memberships (2007501-52055) for the purchase of required EMT certification tests.
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INITIATOR: Jared Williams, Fire Chief
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Jared Williams, Fire Chief
BACKGROUND: Resolution 2006-189 created training funds for the Lawton Fire Department and Lawton Police Department funded by monies received in municipal court fines for the purpose of ensuring sufficient revenues are available to meet the training requirements of the Lawton Firefighters and Police Officers. The Lawton Fire Department is young. In our pursuit of excellence, training is available, both in house and away. EMT certifications are a requirement of employment and our newest Academy is prepared for their licenses to be able to serve the community. Training and certification costs are not always known during the budget process and known prices have increased as well. Approving this amendment allows for training and certifies our members in a variety of ways throughout the remainder of the fiscal year.
EXHIBIT: Resolution No. 24-
KEY ISSUES: N/A
FUNDING SOURCE: Special Revenue Fund (Fire Training Court Costs)
STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Resolution No. 24- ____ amending the FY23-24 budget, as amended, by appropriating $11,000.00 from the Special Revenue Fund (Fire Training Court Costs) to Fire Operation’s Training and Travel (2007501-52060) for the purpose of training opportunities and $4,000.00 from the Special Revenue Fund (Fire Training Court Costs) to Fire Operation’s Dues and Memberships (2007501-52055) for the purchase of required EMT certification tests.