Fiscal Note
No expenditure is required. Fire Department staff will distribute these alarms as part of their regular duties.
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Approving the acceptance of up to 150 First Alert smoke alarms for distribution to low income families, at risk seniors and persons with disabilities.
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The new Madison smoke alarm law requires homeowners to install smoke alarms. First Alert has offered to donate up to 150 smoke alarms for distribution to low income and other needy households. First Alert wants to generate community awareness as to the change in the law and hopes to use this donation to focus not only on the law change but on the importance of installing smoke alarms to protect you and your loved ones.The Fire Department would be responsible for the distribution of these alarms to low income, at risk seniors and disabled residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Madison accepts the donation of up to 150 smoke alarms by First Alert.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Fire Department will be responsible for the distribution of these alarms to residents.
BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Council and Mayor wishes to extend their appreciation to First Alert for its donation to the residents of our community.