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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. A.i.
For Meeting of: December 6, 2022

ITEM TITLE:Apple Award for Rich Hunt
SUBMITTED BY:

Jennifer Ferrer-Santa Ines, Director of Finance and Budget

James Dean, Utility Customer Services Manager

Vanesa Sanchez, Utility Service Supervisor*

SUMMARY EXPLANATION:

On August 10th, 2022, Water Service Specialist, Rich Hunt, assisted a Yakima resident by the name of Norma, who experienced a fall in the field on the North side of the intersection of 44th Ave and Webster Ave.  The fall led to a wound, which Mr. Hunt cared for by placing paper towels on the wound to stop the bleeding.  Mr. Hunt reported the incident and had 9-1-1 on speaker and stayed on the premises to ensure the resident remained conscious until the medics arrived on the scene.  

 

The medic was grateful with Mr. Hunt for taking the time to provide immediate and temporary care until they arrived.

ITEM BUDGETED:NA
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:Neighborhood and Community Building
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff respectfully requests that The City Council recognize Mr. Hunt as an asset to The City of Yakima with the presentation of an Apple Award.