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Resolution authorizing the donation of a surplus fire engine to the Sister City of Atotonilco El Alto, Jalisco, Mexico.
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WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City Council authorize the donation of a surplus fire engine to the Sister City of Atotonilco El Alto; and
WHEREAS, Atotonilco El Alto is a Sister City to the City of South San Francisco. It is located in the central region of the state of Jalisco, Mexico. The Sister City Program began in 1956 when President Dwight D. Eisenhower founded the program. The mission of the program is to promote peace through mutual respect, understanding and cooperation - one individual, one community at a time; and
WHEREAS, the South San Francisco Fire Department (“SSFFD”) is requesting authorization to donate a retired surplus engine to the Protección Civil of Atotonilco El Alto and has donated other retired equipment and protective clothing to the Protección Civil of Atotonilco El Alto. The retired engine, requested for donation, is a model year 2008 Spartan Gladiator with 88,304 miles; and
WHEREAS, after evaluation of the ambulance, the City’s Public Works Department found the vehicle is still operational with an estimated value between $8,500.00 and $15,000.00; and
WHEREAS, upon approval of this donation, title of the ambulance will be transferred to our Sister City of Atotonilco El Alto; and
WHEREAS, donation by the City of this fire engine will serve a community and public purpose.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco hereby approves the donation of a surplus fire engine to the Sister City of Atotonilco El Alto.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager or designee to take all actions required to effectuate the donation and any other action consistent with the intent of this resolution.
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