Res 2013-14
RESOLUTION NO. 2013 - 14
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION TO THE CITY OF FRIDLEY FOR
OUTFITTING POLICE PATROL VEHICLES WITH NEW AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL
DEFIBRILLATOR EQUIPMENT
WHEREAS, sudden cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, claiming
over one-quarter of a million lives each year; and
WHEREAS, the only effective treatment for sudden cardiac arrest is an electric shock to the heart called
defibrillation; and
WHEREAS, defibrillation is most effective if it is applied within three to five minutes into sudden cardiac
arrest; and
WHEREAS, a small, portable electronic device called an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) can be
used by a trained person to deliver a defibrillation shock to someone in cardiac arrest if it is needed; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department has carried AEDs in patrol vehicles since 2004 so police officers can
quickly provide life saving care to someone in cardiac arrest; and
WHEREAS, over time several of the Police Department AEDs have become inoperable and many are no
longer supported by the manufacturer; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department seeks to outfit all of its patrol vehicles with a new AED so that
officers are always able to provide emergency defibrillation when needed; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Police Department and the mission of Allina Health are similar in that
both are entrusted to serve the community and provide emergency care when called upon; and
WHEREAS, Allina Health and the Allina Heart Safe Communities Program have generously provided a
cash donation and AED equipment to outfit half of the patrol vehicle fleet with a new AED; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to accept this donation in sincere gratitude for the purpose of providing for
the health, safety, and welfare of citizens and visitors of Fridley; and
WHEREAS, donations are required to be accepted by the City Council and adopted by a two-thirds
majority; and
WHEREAS, the donation is free of any quid pro quo expectation by the donor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby accepts the
donation of $11,500 cash and AED equipment from Allina Health and the Allina Heart Safe Communities
Program.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
25TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2013.
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SCOTT J. LUND, MAYOR
ATTEST
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DEBRA A. SKOGEN, CITY CLERK