FROM:
City Clerk
SUBJECT:
Title
Dedication of Fire Station 81 in honor of veteran Fontana Fire Department Engineer Robert E. Hartness
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Approve the dedication of Fire Station 81 in honor of veteran Fontana Fire Department Engineer Robert E. Hartness
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COUNCIL GOALS:
• Create and maintain a dynamic team by supporting the decisions of the majority once made.
DISCUSSION:
Engineer Robert E. Hartness was a veteran member of the Fontana Fire Department who died in the line of duty on August 18, 1966, while battling a brush fire. The brush fire swept over five acres at Baseline and Oleander Avenue close to where Fire Station 81 now stands.
During the regular meeting of the City Council on January 23, 2024, Council Member Roberts requested that the dedication of Fire Station 81 in honor of Engineer Hartness be placed on a future meeting agenda with the concurrence of the City Council.
Before the Council is a request to dedicate and name Fire Station 81 after former Engineer Robert E. Hartness to honor him for his 19 years of service and commitment to the community and profession.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
MOTION:
Approve Staff Recommendation.
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