Submitted By: Amy Johnson
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Presentation By: Tammi Haslam
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Department: Fire and Emergency Services
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Adopt Budget Resolution 2023-156 accepting a donation from the Greg Graham Legacy Foundation to Ocala Fire Rescue for firefighter recruitment scholarships in the amount of $8,000
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OCALA'S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
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BACKGROUND:
The Greg Graham Legacy Foundation (GGLF) focuses on supporting initiatives that promote public safety, youth development, and mental health awareness in Ocala/Marion County. GGLF is donating $8,000 to assist the fire department in providing scholarships to recruit individuals into the fire service and reduce vacancies.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
GGLF is generously donating $8,000 to a scholarship fund. This scholarship will be awarded annually. Recipients will attend Marion Technical College for the Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician program. The donation from GGLF will address the need for technical career development in our community and encourage local talent to stay in Ocala.
FISCAL IMPACT:
These funds will be deposited into Fire's general ledger account 001-019-911-522-52-40010.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
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LEGAL REVIEW:
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ALTERNATIVE:
* Adopt with Changes
* Table
* Deny
BUDGET RESOLUTION 2023-156
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET TO ACCEPT A DONATION FROM THE GREG GRAHAM LEGACY FOUNDATION TO OCALA FIRE RESCUE FOR FIREFIGHTER RECRUITMENT SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,000
WHEREAS, The Greg Graham Legacy Foundation is generously donating $8,000 to Ocala Fire Rescue for recruitment training; and
WHEREAS, the donation will help send awarded recipients annually through the Firefighter/Emergency Technician Program at Marion Technical College; and
WHEREAS, this donation will help career development in our community and encourage local talent to stay in Ocala.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL...
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