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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: May 25, 2023
To: Ronald Burton, City Manager
From: Greg Benson, Fire Chief 6,
RE: P.R. 23191 -City of Port Arthur Proposed Resolution—Donation of$5,000
from Motiva for the purchase of smoke detectors for distribution in the City of
Port Arthur.
Nature of the request:
Accepting a $5,000 donation from Motiva to purchase smoke detectors for distribution to
residents in the City of Port Arthur will contribute to a safer community with less likelihood of
injuries and fatalities from residential fires.
Background
Working smoke detectors are a critical life safety measure for residents in their homes. Smoke
detectors that are properly installed and functioning play a vital role in reducing fire deaths and
injuries through early detection of smoke and audible alarm notification for exiting. Science
has found that residents in homes that experience fires have 2-3 minutes to exit their home.
Fire increases dynamically with toxic smoke and chemical byproducts affecting an occupant's
ability to exit in the event of a fire.
The Port Arthur Fire Department does not have funds to purchase smoke detectors for
residents. Residential fires occur in homes in the city where occupants are not protected by
smoke detectors. The donation will provide smoke detectors for distribution through a
Community Risk Reduction program approach.
Recommendations:
The Port Arthur Fire Department recommends approval of P.R. 23191
Budget Considerations:
P.R. 23191 is a$5,000 donation from Motiva providing funds for the purchase of smoke
detectors with no budgetary impact.
"Remember, we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743
P.R. No. 23191
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ACCEPT A DONATION FROM MOTIVA ENTERPRISES, LLC IN
THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00 FOR FIRST RESPONDER SUPPORT
AND ASSISTANCE
WHEREAS,the Port Arthur Fire Department needs funding for smoke detector equipment
for the residents of Port Arthur; and
WHEREAS, Motiva Enterprises, LLC has offered to donate $5,000.00 to support the
PAFD community outreach program that installs smoke detectors to assist with Port Arthur
resident's fire and life safety and delineated in Exhibit"A"; and
WHEREAS, City Council finds it in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Port
Arthur for the City Manager accept the donation from Motiva to purchase smoke detectors for
distribution as needed to residents of the City of Port Arthur.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That the City Council authorizes the City Manager to accept a donation from
Motiva in the amount of$5,000.00 to support the PAFD community outreach program.
Section 3. That a copy of the caption resolution shall be spread upon the Minutes of
Council of this the City.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED, this the day of June, 2023 AD, at a
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
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AYES: Mayor:
4
Councilmembers:
4
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NOES:
Thurman Bartie,
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard,
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Valecia R. ize o,
City Attorney
P.R. No. 23191
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APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald Burton
City Manager
Kandy Daniel
Finance Directo
Gregory Benson
Fire Chief
P.R. No. 23191
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Exhibit "A"
5/26/23, 12:09 PM Mail-Gregory Benson-Outlook
[NON-CoPA] Donation to PAFD for Smoke Detector Program
Jackson, Claire <Claire.Jackson@Motiva.com>
Fri 5/26/2023 11:29 AM
To:Gregory Benson <greg.benson@portarthurtx.gov>
Hi Chief,
Thank you for your help with this project. Motiva would like to support the PAFD community outreach
program that installs smoke detectors in homes in Port Arthur with a donation of$5,000.
We look forward to presenting this to City Council in an upcoming meeting.
Best,
Claire
Claire Jackson
409-300-6398
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