HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.A. Recognition of Community Emergency Response Team
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CITY OF SHAKOPEE ~A.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Memorandum
TO: Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Ed Schwaesdall, Fire Chief
Dan Hughes, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Recognition of Community Emergency Response Team
DATE: July 5th, 2006
INTRODUCTION:
During the Mayor's report, the Mayor is asked to introduce the Fire Chief and Police
Chiefto recognize our Community Emergency Response Team.
BACKGROUND:
In 2005, the Shakopee City Council allocated funds to both the fire and police department
budget's to begin the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). The CERT
program helps train people to be better prepared to respond to emergency situations
within their communities. The second CERT class completed training in spring of 2006.
City staff wishes at this time to recognize those CERT members who have been trained to
assist first responders in dealing with natural and man-made disasters.
VISIONING RELATIONSHIP:
This action supports:
Goal A - Active and healthy community.
Strategy 2: Enhance physical, mental,.spiritual health
Strategy 3: Protect the environment
Strategy 5: Foster community connections
ACTION REQUESTED:
The Mayor is asked to introduce the Fire Chief and Police Chief for the recognition
ceremony.
CC: Scott Weiers
Tom PitscOOeider
Ed Schwaesdall