https://barrie.ca.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=3530124&GUID=763C9CD7-688A-44E7-BEBC-262AA9765A75Legistar15https://barrie.ca.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=3530124&GUID=763C9CD7-688A-44E7-BEBC-262AA9765A75763C9CD7-688A-44E7-BEBC-262AA9765A75-2023-02-22-19-46-53Title: RECOGNITION OF EFFORTS AND ASSISTANCE FROM THE COMMUNITY CONCERNING THE FIRE AT 100 LITTLE AVENUE ON APRIL 23, 2018. Mayor Lehman provided background on the significance of the Award of Merit and he indicated that it is reserved to recognize significant live saving actions undertaken by citizens. He described the life-saving actions of Halie Thomas, Cordell Bell, Rory Bell and Christopher Cobb on April 23, 2018, including going back into the building to rescue those who needed help. Mayor Lehman recognized the staff from Barrie Fire and Emergency Services, Barrie Police Service, Barrie Transit, Barrie Housing, Recreation Services, Water Services Departments, Simcoe County Social Services and Simcoe Paramedic Services. He remarked on how all services worked together to provide immediate assistance to the victims and address the longer term needs associated with the loss of housing and all possessions. Mayor Lehman acknowledged the contributions from community organizations and citizens for fundraising campaigns to support the victims and the many donations that filled the City HaWed, 22 Feb 2023 19:46:53 GMT