(A) There is hereby established the Emergency Management Donations Fund (“Fund”), which shall consist of all monetary donations received by the Department. The Director shall immediately deposit all donations in the Fund.
(B) Upon annual appropriation by the Howard County Council and periodic approval by the Department’s Advisory Council, the Director may use the “Fund” (as a supplement to the Department’s annual budget) for the purchase of items directly related to the Department’s mission, such as (by way of example and not limitation):
(1) Radio/portable/fire pager repair- batteries;
(2) Car washes;
(3) Medical supplies for ambulances;
(4) Vehicle accessories;
(5) Uniforms for volunteers;
(6) Badges;
(7) Office supplies for departments;
(8) Food for volunteers and members in the course of duty;
(9) Food for special dinners when specified by a donor;
(10) Water and soft drinks for members and volunteers;
(11) Pepper spray;
(12) EMT classes for volunteers;
(13) EVOC training;
(14) Fire equipment and gear;
(15) Plaques for volunteers; and
(16) IVFA membership dues.
(C) The Director, under the supervision of the Advisory Council, shall administer the Fund in a manner consistent with the terms of this section.
(Ord. 2014 BCCO-14, passed 5-5-14)