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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-10-16; Parks & Recreation Commission; 1006-3; Defibrillator Donation for Stagecoach ParkPARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL AB#1006-3 MTG. DATE: | 10/16/06 STAFF:SANGSTER RECEIPT OF DONATION PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRILLATOR (PAD) FOR STAGECOACH PARK D INFO IHI ACTION RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive a donation of one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) from the La Costa 35 Athletic Club for the purchase of a Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) Machine at Stagecoach Park, and recommend acceptance by the City Council. ITEM EXPLANATION: In September, 2006 the Recreation Department received a donation from the La Costa 35 Athletic Club in the amount of $1,500. The donation will be applied towards the purchase of one Phillips Heartstart FR2 PAD machine to be placed in the Stagecoach snack bar facility. This will be the second PAD machine at Stagecoach Park. The benefit of this new PAD machine is the proximity of the Stagecoach snack bar facility location to the athletic fields. The purchase of this PAD machine will make a difference during emergencies at Stagecoach Community Park. It is the mission of the Carlsbad Recreation Department to provide a fun and safe recreational environment for the citizens of the City of Carlsbad. The Recreation Department wishes to gratefully acknowledge the La Costa 35 Athletic Club for their generosity and cash donation. FISCAL IMPACT: The donation of $1,500 has been deposited into the Recreation Trust account #149-4503-5651. The matching funds to purchase the PAD machine will be paid for by the Recreation Department's general fund budget allocation. EXHIBITS: 1. Thank you letter to La Costa 35 Athletic Club City of Carlsbad EXHIBIT 1 Recreation Department August 17, 2006 DEVELOPING TOMORROW'S LEADERS Jim Bittner La Costa 35 Athletic Club 2301 Levante Street Carlsbad, CA 92009 BUILDING COMMUNITY PRIDE STRENGTHENING FAMILIES IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE Dear Jim: On behalf of the City of Carlsbad Recreation Department, I would like to THANK the La Costa 35 Athletic Club for their generous donation of $1,500 to be put towards the purchase of an Automatic Electronic Defibrillator Machine. This purchase of an AED machine will make a difference during emergencies at Stagecoach Community Park. Again thank you for the donation. We appreciate the support of the La Costa 35 Athletic Club. Sincerely, Gian Lauro Recreation Area Manager STAGECOACH COMMUNITY CENTER 3420 Camino de los Coches Carlsbad CA 92008-8927 (760) 602-4690 FAX (760) 753-7931