The City of West Bend Finance Committee on Sept. 8 voted to accept a responders grant from the We Energies Foundation to replace time-sensitive components in tactical medical kits assigned to the city's special response team.
Chief Daring told the committee that Captain Grinwald had applied for replacement funding after components in the kits began to expire. The committee was informed that the city was awarded the full requested amount on Aug. 12 and that staff placed the award into the police department state grant fund. The chief asked the committee to accept the grant formally and to move the funds into the operating supplies account to purchase the replacement medical equipment.
Committee members moved and seconded acceptance of the grant; the motion carried. Staff thanked the We Energies Foundation for the award.
Clarification: the exact dollar amount transcribed in the meeting audio is not clear in the record provided; staff stated the city was awarded the full requested amount and that funds are in the PD state grant fund for purchase of the described medical supplies.
Why it matters: the grant will allow the city to replace time-sensitive medical equipment for its special response team without drawing on the general fund. The committee approved the formal acceptance and accounting transfer so staff can complete procurement.
Action and next steps: the committee accepted the grant, directed staff to place award funds into the designated operating supply account and proceed with purchasing the kits. Staff will report back through regular grant reporting channels.