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Authorizing the Fire Department to pay for all costs incurred to hold a graduation ceremony for the new firefighters on May 12, 2017 at the Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center.
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WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Fire Department is holding a formal graduation ceremony for new firefighters on May 12, 2017 at the Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center; and
WHEREAS, the ceremony recognizes the achievement of the new firefighters and includes a reception where cake and punch will be served; and
WHEREAS, the expenditure of money for the cake and punch serves a public purpose by celebrating the successful graduates;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council hereby authorizes the expenditure of funds not to exceed $600 for the reception for the graduating firefighters.