TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Bruce Moe, Interim City Manager
FROM:
Robert Espinosa, Fire Chief
Mike Boyd, Fire Battalion Chief
Tim O'Brien, Fire Captain
Walberto Martin, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT:Title
Donation of Two Surplus Ambulances to Manhattan Beach Sister City Santa Rosalia, Baja Sur, Mexico (Fire Chief Espinosa).
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Recommended Action
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the donation of two surplus ambulances to Manhattan Beach Sister City Santa Rosalia, Baja Sur, Mexico.
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FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
These vehicles, which have been retired from City service, have a combined value of approximately $18,000. All export and associated fees for title and licensing will be handled by our Sister City, Santa Rosalia.
BACKGROUND:
Both Fire Department vehicles - 2007 and a 2008 Leader Ambulance on Ford E350 chassis - were replaced last year as part of the City's fleet replacement program. The new ambulances are now in service. These older vehicles have been removed from service and are ready to be auctioned for the best attainable value, as required by the City's Municipal Code (this requirement may be waived by the City Council).
In the past, the City has donated surplus ambulances and property to our sister city (with City Council approval) to support their efforts to serve their community. The City has also donated vehicles and equipment to other organizations, including El Camino College, Manhattan Beach Unified School District, Manhattan Beach CERT program, and the Los Angeles County Fire Life Guards. These organizations are typically either another public agency or community organizations with limited funding sources, where our surplus equipment has great value.
DISCUSSION:
Staff has received a request from Santa Rosalia for these vehicles (Attachment 1). Santa Rosalia is a small isolated town with a l...
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