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Resolution authorizing the donation of a surplus fire engine to the City College of San Francisco’s Fire Science vocation education program
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WHEREAS, the City has declared as surplus a 1999 Spartan brand fire engine, former vehicle 503; and
WHEREAS, City College of San Francisco (CCSF) is one of the primary Fire Science Programs servicing northern San Mateo County which provides fire industry courses leading to certifications and an Associate’s degree; and the City is benefited by the training of fire fighters because they may prospectively serve the City’s public safety interests; and
WHEREAS, CCSF maintains a small number of retired fire apparatus for use when training students to perform tasks and evolutions; and Fire apparatus used for training do not need to meet the same mechanical reliability demands as apparatus used for emergency response; and
WHEREAS, upon reviewing the used apparatus market, the value of the surplus fire engine is estimated to be less $15,000 or less; and
WHEREAS, City staff recommends that the City Council authorize the donation of the surplus fire engine to the CCSF Fire Science Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco that the City of South San Francisco hereby:
1. Authorizes the donation of the surplus 1999 Spartan fire engine on behalf of the City to the CCSF Fire Science Program the educational benefit and use of those individuals being trained as fire fighters, subject to the execution of the necessary title transfer documents.
2. Authorizes the City Manager or his designee to take any action consistent with the intent of this resolution.