4.4 SR 02-20-2024
Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 4.4
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Consent Agenda February 20, 2024 Joe Stremcha, Assistant City Administrator
Item Description Reviewed by
Resolution: Authorize Transfer from Capital Outlay Cal Portner, City Administrator
Reserve Fund to General Fund
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Adopt, by motion, a resolution to transfer $8,500 from the Capital Outlay Reserve Fund to the General Fund to
fund Blue Peak Consulting services using donations made to the fire department.
Background/Discussion
Blue Peak Consulting was founded in 2012 by Dr. Margaret Gavian to better serve those that have experienced
significant stressful life experiences. She serves executives, civilians and public safety personnel like firefighters,
law enforcement and dispatch. Blue Peak’s mission is to address mental health at its source.
Through professional training, consultation, agency resilience and individualized therapy, Blue Peak provides
organizations and individuals with the skills to stay calm, confident and in control. Through offering professional
training to providers and public safety agencies, and individual and group approaches to leaders and first
responders, BP gets to the heart of the matter efficiently and effectively. Addressing stress, trauma and other life
challenges at their source with compassion and practical solutions.
Financial Impact
$20,500 is the annual cost of services. The state will reimburse the remaining $12,000. This was not budgeted in
the General Fund in 2024 which resulted in the transfer from donations we have received over multiple fiscal
years. The services will be added in future budgets with a transfer accounted for from the donation fund and the
state reimbursement.
Mission/Policy/Goal
Clearly defined use of funds to meet goals and priorities.
Attachments
Resolution
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity.
Updated: January 2023
City of Elk River
City Council
Resolution 24-____
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Elk River Authorizing a
Transfer from the Capital Outlay Reserve Fund to the General Fund.
WHEREAS, The City of Elk River received donations to benefit the fire department over
multiple fiscal years.
WHEREAS, The City of Elk River will purchase Blue Peak Consulting services to support
staff mental health within the fire department.
WHEREAS, Through professional training, consultation, agency resilience and
individualized therapy, Blue Peak provides organizations and individuals with the skills to
stay calm, confident and in control.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk
River, Minnesota, as follows: transfer funds from the Capital Outlay Reserve Fund to the
General fund in the amount of $8,500.
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Passed and adopted this 20 day of February 2024.
John J. Dietz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk