Fire department approved to conduct 'Fill the Boot' MDA collections Sept. 5–7

Chris Conklin of Local 472, Lafayette Fire Department, asked the council for approval to conduct the department's annual "Fill the Boot" charity collections for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. He said collections would take place near stations from approximately 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 5, 6 and 7, and the council approved the request.

Conklin provided rough historical totals: he said last year's collection was about $36,462 and that the last two years were "right at about $90,000." He also said that over 15 years the program has likely raised close to $1 million, but added that he would need to research exact cumulative totals. "I know the last 2 years were right at about 90,000," Conklin said.

The council approved the dates and locations by voice vote. The approval is for the charitable collections; permitting or street‑use requirements beyond that approval were not discussed in the transcript.