The City of 91原创鈥檚 efforts to make its public buildings safer places to be got a shot in the arm on July 22, when they received a nearly $4,500 donation to put toward potentially life-saving AED devices.
91原创 Lions president Paul Keeris presented a $4,473 cheque for the purchase of three automated external defibrillators.
The donation will also cover the cost of cases, instruction in their use and signage, noted Keeris, adding it is up to the City to choose appropriate locations for the devices.
鈥淚t鈥檚 a wonderful donation you鈥檝e made,鈥� deputy mayor Gayle Martin told the Lions Club members who attended the meeting for the presentation.
鈥淚t could save a life and we appreciate it.鈥�
Discussion around installing the portable defibrillators in the City鈥檚 public buildings began months ago as council discussed where they would go, what kind of training would be needed and how their installation could affect the City鈥檚 liability.
The municipality has earmarked five locations for the AEDs: Al Anderson Pool, Douglas Recreation Centre, City Hall, the municipal operations centre and Timms Community Centre.
The City has also received a request from the 91原创 Senior Resources Centre to have one installed in the facility, said Councillor Dave Hall.
Hall gave a notice of motion on July 22, indicating he would ask staff to report on the status of the five sites where the AEDs would be installed and to investigate the funding for addition of an AED at seniors centre.
There is also potential funding for another AED, indicated City CAO Francis Cheung.
Staff have had preliminary discussions with the Heart and Stroke Foundation, he said.
No final decision has been made, he said. But now that the City knows the Lions are providing funding for three defibrillators, that discussion can move forward.
