REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Eric G. Parra, Interim City Manager
VIA: Scott M. Haberle, Fire Chief
PREPARED BY: Kevin Justen, Senior Management Analyst
Subject:
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Approve and authorize execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Huntington Beach and Huntington Beach Fire Outreach Foundation (HBFOF)
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Statement of Issue:
In 2019, the Huntington Beach Fire Outreach Foundation (HBFOF) was formed as a non-profit corporation to promote public safety related to fire prevention and emergency preparedness through community outreach programs. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will expire on June 30, 2024. At this time, City Council approval of an amendment to the HBFOF MOU is requested to extend the term five (5) years through June 30, 2029.
Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact to the City.
Recommended Action:
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Approve and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach Fire Outreach Foundation.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the amendment to the MOU and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
In 2019[BT1][BT2], the HBFOF was created as an independent non-profit corporation to educate and [BT3][BT4]promote public safety related to fire prevention and emergency preparedness through community outreach programs. The purpose of this foundation is to provide charitable opportunities to raise funds through individuals and organizations that agree with the HBFOF mission and to then distribute those funds to the personnel and groups within the Huntington Beach Fire Department that are actively providing the programs and services that support the mission.
The HBFOF currently consists of a Board of Directors that includes a President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and other members ...
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