Title
Resolution to approve and appropriate FY18 Hazmat Recovery Funds in the amount of $33,201.19 from the Hazmat Restricted Fund Balance to Hampton Division of Fire & Rescue's current FY19 budget
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
Hampton Division of Fire & Rescue (HDFR) uses the previous fiscal year's hazmat recovery funds to support the current fiscal year's hazmat equipment and supply needs. Therefore, FY18 hazmat recovery funds should be approved and appropriated to HDFR's current FY19 budget. The Hampton, Virginia, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14 - Fire Prevention and Protection, Article V - Hazardous Materials, Section 14-87 Disposition of Funds Collected states that all funds collected shall be used for hazardous materials emergencies and to recoup costs associated with responses to hazardous materials emergencies.
Impact:
$33,201.19
Recommendation:
Rec
The recommendation for City Council is to approve and appropriate the hazmat recovery funds.
Body
WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of Virginia, Code of Virginia, Title 15-2 Counties, Cities, and Towns, Chapter 9 General Powers of Local Government, Virginia Code 15-2-900 Abatement or Removal of nuisances by localities; recovery of cost states that counties, cities, and towns may bring action against the responsible party of a nuisance such as hazardous materials; and
WHEREAS, the Hampton, Virginia, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14 - Fire Prevention and Protection, Article V - Hazardous Materials, Section 14-87 - Establishment of Revolving Account states that the City has a Hazmat Revolving Account within the general fund; and
WHEREAS, the Hampton, Virginia, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14 - Fire Prevention and Protection, Article V - Hazardous Materials, Section 14-87 Disposition of Funds Collected states that all funds collected shall be used for hazardous materials emergencies and to recoup costs associated with a response to a hazardous materials emergency.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAMPTON, VIRGINIA to amend the Hampton Division of Fire & Rescue's FY19 budget and to appropriate $33,201.19 from the Hazmat Restricted Fund Balance for hazardous materials emergencies.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Hampton, Virginia authorizes the City Manager, or her designee, to take the necessary actions to implement this request.