Anonymous donor supports the purchase of a new fire engine
Reinheim. The town of Reinheim recently experienced an extraordinary surprise: A citizen donated the remarkable sum of 100,000 euros – a social commitment that is rarely seen in this form.
For reasons of privacy, the donor wishes to remain anonymous. Nevertheless, Mayor Manuel Feick great importance on making the donation public.
"This was and is important to me for two reasons – to maintain transparency in our work and our budget, and to highlight this special commitment. Such things are rare these days, and I am incredibly grateful for it."
The donation was reviewed and recorded according to the applicable administrative procedures via the six-eyes principle – consisting of the city council, the finance department and the city treasury.
100,000 euros for the Georgenhausen-Zeilhard fire brigade
The generous donation will go towards the purchase of a new fire engine equipped for fighting forest and vegetation fires water tender belonging to the Georgenhausen-Zeilhard fire department .
Various uses for the donation had been discussed beforehand. The decision was ultimately made in favor of the fire department – with the express wish that the money be used within the Georgenhausen and Zeilhard districts
“I was very touched when the donor told me that she wanted to give something back to the city because she has always felt comfortable here and appreciates the city’s work,” reports Mayor Feick.
Approval by the city council
The acceptance of the donation was reviewed by both the Fulda tax office and the local government supervisory authority . The tax office confirmed the tax-exempt nature of the donation , and the supervisory authority also raised no objections.
The city council ultimately approved the acceptance of the donation unanimously .
This extraordinary donation not only makes a significant contribution to the safety and efficiency of the Reinheim Volunteer Fire Department , but also sends a strong signal of solidarity with the city and its citizens .
(REINHEIM – RED/PSR)
