TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Talyn Mirzakhanian, City Manager
FROM:
Jesse Alexander, Fire Chief
Libby Bretthauer, Finance Director
Mario Hernandez, Purchasing Supervisor
Dru Leonard, Purchasing Analyst
SUBJECT:Title
Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Donation of the Surplus 2000 American LaFrance Fire Engine to El Camino College Fire Academy (No Budget Impact) (Fire Chief Alexander and Finance Director Bretthauer).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0113
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council consider adopting Resolution No. 25-0113 approving the donation of the surplus 2000 American LaFrance Fire Engine to the El Camino College Fire Academy.
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FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
The surplus fire engine has an estimated value between $5,000 and $8,500. If the donation is approved in lieu of selling it at auction, the City will not receive any funds.
BACKGROUND:
The requested fire engine is nearing the end of its useful life and has been replaced according to National Fire Protection Association guidelines. As a result, the fire engine has been removed from service. Standard procedure is to send the vehicle to auction for the best attainable value as required by the City's Municipal Code; however, this requirement may be waived by the City Council.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has received a request from the El Camino College Fire Academy to donate a used fire engine for their training program. In the past, the City has donated surplus property to this organization to support their instructional efforts.
The donation of a surplus fire engine to El Camino College will directly support the development of a regional training center intended to serve the Manhattan Beach Fire Department (MBFD) and other partner agencies. This training center will provide MBFD personnel with access to realistic equipment and facilities for professional development, operatio...
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