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Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a donation agreement with Care Closet LBC, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for the donation of a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck, formerly used by the Public Works Department, with an estimated value of $5,993, to assist with cleanup and trash removal efforts at homeless encampment sites. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to execute a donation agreement with Care Closet LBC, Inc. (Care Closet), for the donation of a used 2005 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck to assist with the removal of trash and other debris from homeless encampment sites (encampments). The Public Works Department has turned in this vehicle, as it is at the end of its useful life.
The Health and Human Services Department and the City Manager’s Office have been working together to provide outreach and stabilization services for homeless individuals and families. As a volunteer organization and nonprofit, Care Closet provides cleanup and trash removal at encampments within Long Beach with consent from the persons living within those encampments. To date, Care Closet has directly assisted with the removal of 100 tons, or 200,000 pounds, of trash. Care Closet continues to identify ways to provide support to persons and families experiencing homelessness. The retired pickup truck would be especially helpful in collecting and disposing of debris and assisting with such efforts.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Taylor M. Anderson on October 21, 2021 and by Revenue Management Officer Geraldine Alejo on October 7, 2021.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on November 9, 2021, to ensure the donation of the vehicle can take place expeditiously.
FISCAL IMPACT
The vehicle has a resale value of approximately $5,993. If this unit were sold at auction, the salvage revenue would accrue to the Fleet Services Fund Group in the Financial Management Department. This recomme...
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