To: Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Rex Bohn and Supervisor Michelle Bushnell
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Certificate of Recognition for Edmund Michael (Mike) Belmont for His Act of Heroism Above and Beyond the Call of Duty
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Ratify the Chair’s signature on the Certificate of Recognition.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund
DISCUSSION:
On October 30, 2023, Rio Dell Volunteer Fire Department (RDVFD) received a call about a man stuck in a tree. RDVFD requested back up from a tree service company that had the equipment and skill to assist them. Dan Collins Tree Service responded and sent Mike Belmont to the scene to climb a 150’ tree to rescue the man. When Mike climbed to the individual’s aide, he was confronted with a very traumatic situation as the man had committed suicide. Mike was instrumental in the effort to lower the victim to the ground by guiding the victim through the limbs and branches while ground staff lowered the rescue system. This heroic, selfless act was above and beyond the call of duty.
The Board of Supervisors would like to recognize the efforts and actions of Mike Belmont and acknowledge the importance of heroic efforts by presenting a Certificate of Recognition. This Certificate was given at the Annual Dinner at the Rio Dell Fire Station on February 17, 2024.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact to presenting a certificate of recognition.
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Framework.
Core Roles: Protect vulnerable populations
New Initiatives: Provide community-appropriate levels of service
Strategic Plan: N/A
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
None
ATTACHMENTS:
Certificates of Recognition
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Board Order No.: N/A
Meeting of: N/A
File No.: N/A