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Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a donation agreement with the town of Licensiado (Lic.) Benito Juarez, in the valley of Mexicali, in Baja California, Mexico, for the donation of a 2015 International ambulance, used by the Fire Department’s Support Services Bureau, with an estimated value of $5,000, to support the medical transportation needs of the 30 communities in Mexicali. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to execute a donation agreement with the town of Lic. Benito Juarez, in the valley of Mexicali, to provide a used City ambulance (scheduled for replacement) to support the medical transportation needs of people living in Mexicali. This unit will be replaced with a new unit in October 2021. Usually, retired vehicles are sent to auction after reusable materials have been removed. This donation is supported by the Fire and Financial Management Departments.
This donation request was initiated by Lic. Benito Juarez, which will help meet the rescue response needs of the local region. The donation of the ambulance will ultimately save lives and strengthen the City’s relationship with our neighbors in Mexico. Volunteer firefighters will maintain and care for the ambulance and drive it in service to the residents of Mexicali.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Taylor M. Anderson on May 26, 2021 and by Revenue Management Officer Geraldine Alejo on June 1, 2021.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on July 6, 2021, to ensure the donation of the ambulance can take place expeditiously.
FISCAL IMPACT
The vehicle has a resale value of approximately $5,000. If this unit were sold at auction, the salvage revenue would accrue to the Fleet Services Fund Group in the Financial Management Department. This recommendation has no staffing impact beyond the normal budgeted scope of duties and is consistent with existing City Council priorities. There is no local job impact ...
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