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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Joseph Jones, Emergency Management Coordinator
DATE: 08/03/2017
SUBJECT:
Requesting approval to accept a donation of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) equipment from Toyota Motor Sales, USA Inc. Chicago Parts Distribution Center
PURPOSE:
The Aurora Emergency Management Agency has a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) that assist with community events and is also a deployable team during disaster or emergencies. Toyota's offer to donate equipment will make positive impacts for the Aurora CERT program. .
BACKGROUND:
Mr. Paul Tegtmeier from the Toyota Motor Sales, Inc. Chicago Parts Division contacted the Aurora Emergency Management Agency to inquire if the agency would be willing to accept donated CERT equipment the company would not be using anymore. The equipment was viewed and deemed in good condition and operational. An inventory list was requested and received to identify all items to be donated. This donated equipment will be added to the current CERT equipment to improve both training and response readiness.
DISCUSSION:
The Toyota donation of CERT equipment will improve CERT Team readiness and also training capabilities for training community members. The Aurora Emergency Management Agency does have a CERT Trailer that the donated equipment will be maintained. There will not be any expenses occurred from this donation.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The donation from the Toyota Motor Sales, Inc. Chicago Parts Distribution will have a positive impact on the Aurora Emergency Management Agency CERT program in the areas of training and emergency response for disasters.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I request approval to accept the donated items from the Toyota Motor Sales, Inc. Chicago Parts Distribution Center.
cc: Alderman O'Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mesiacos
Alderman Bugg
Alderman Mervine, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution to accept a...
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