06-24-13 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: June 24, 2013 Requested By: Donald Ladd Department: Report: X Resolution: Ordinance: Exhibits: Fire Control District Budget 2013-2014 Exhibits: PowerPoint Presentation Exhibits: Appropriation Source of Funds: N/A Account Number: Amount Budgeted: Amount Requested Budgeted Item: YES No SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District (LPFCPEMSD) was established after a city wide vote during elections in May of 2011, creating the District and Board. The mission for the City of La Porte's Fire Department is to provide the community with the most efficient and progressive Fire Prevention, Protection, and Emergency Medical Services possible in an effective and responsible manner. This mission is accomplished by providing the best possible training, updated equipment, and protocols for the people that respond. LPFCPEMSD will incorporate strategies to help the Fire Department accomplish its mission. The LPFCPEMSD Board has established the budget, held a public hearing and approved the budget during the May 30, 2013 meeting. The next step in the process is for the approved budget to be presented to Council. Council will then approve or decline to approve the budget as presented. Staff is recommending Council approval of the LPFCPEMSD budget as passed by the Board. Action Required by Council: Consider approval or other action on the La Porte Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2013, as approved by the Board of Directors of the District at its meeting of May 30, 2013. Approved for City Council Agenda Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date