HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2013-174RESOLUTION NO. 2013 — 174
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF A 1989 SEAGRAVES FIRE ENGINE TO
SWEETWATER HIGH SCHOOL TO PROVIDE THE FIRE SCIENCE PROGRAM
WITH A FIRE ENGINE THAT WILL ALLOW STUDENTS TO PRACTICE SKILLS
IN A MORE REALISTIC ENVIRONMENT, AS AUTHORIZED BY
NATIONAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.42.040(B)(4)
WHEREAS, the Fire Science Program Coordinator at Sweetwater High School
contacted the National City Fire Department ("NCFD") to inquire about a possible surplus fire
engine donation to enhance their program by allowing students to practice skills in a more
realistic environment; and
WHEREAS, NCFD is in possession of a surplus 1989 Seagraves fire engine with
approximately 128,442 miles and an estimated value of $10,900; and
WHEREAS, donating the fire engine to the Sweetwater High School exclusively
for educational use at Sweetwater Union High School for the Fire Science Program, will benefit
the community by preparing its students for potential public service in fire science; and
WHEREAS, the benefit to the community justifies waiving the portion of City
Council Policy Number 115 which states "[o]nly items with a value under $1,000 may be
donated"; and
WHEREAS, National City has negotiated a donation of the surplus fire engine to
Sweetwater High School as authorized by Municipal Code Section 2.42.040(B)(4).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
National City hereby waives the provision in Council Policy 115 limiting donations to only those
with a value under $1,000, and authorizes the donation of a surplus 1989 Seagraves fire engine
to Sweetwater High School exclusively for educational use at Sweetwater Union High School for
the Fire Science Program to provide the Program with a fire engine that will allow the students
to practice skills in a more realistic environment, upon execution by the City Manager of a
negotiated agreement consistent with the National City Municipal Code.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby authorized to
execute said Negotiated Agreement between the City of National City and the Sweetwater
Union High School.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 19th day of Nove
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Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of National City, California, on
November 19, 2013 by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Councilmembers Cano, Morrison, Natividad, Rios, Sotelo-Solis.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED BY: RON MORRISON
Mayor of the City of National City, California
City Jerk of the City f National City, California
By:
Deputy
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-174 of the City of National City, California, passed and
adopted by the Council of said City on November 19, 2013.
City Clerk of the City of National City, California
By:
Deputy