HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 2013 —
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 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 to provide the Fire Science 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 5th day of November, 2013.
Ron Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST:
Michael R. Dalla, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Claudia Gacitua Silva
City Attorney