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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOW 2009-06-22 Item 4C - Resolution - Donation of Surplus 1994 Fire Department Rescue Boat1 CAS NUmber 09-089 AGI.:ND.\ I I'I';AI Trrl,I1 Resolution declaring a 1994 Fire Department rescue boat as surplus and authorizing its donation C I'I ;GORY Discussion SPONSOR SPONSOR'S SU Altg Date 06/22/09 illtg Date E\PI RI?OUIRI MTG. DATE 06/22/09 MTG. DATE 06/22/09 q- o� tbleeting Date 06/22/09 07/06/09 Motion COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS Prepared by CF CF Initials Mayor's review 1 Council review 17 ITEM INFORMATION ORIGINAL, AGlND:\ DATl JUNE 22, 2009 ITEM No. C, Resolution Ordinance BicI Award Public Hearing 1 1 Other Alts Date 07/06/09 A ltg Date A ltg Date Mtg Date Council I Mayor Aclm Svcs n DCD n Finance Fire U Legal I 1 P &R n Police Pr The Fire Department has recently replaced a rescue boat and motor. A small, all volunteer Fire Department in Guatemala has genuine need for this resource. The BRAVE Foundation has requested a donation on behalf of that department. The Fire Department requests that Council approve a resolution to authorize the donation of the rescue boat and motor. RI I I WI .D BY COW Mtg. CA &P Cmte F &S Cmte Transportation Cmte Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. I I Parks Comm. n Planning Comm. DATE: 06/16/09 RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONSOR /ADMIN. Approval of resolution COMMIYI'I Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole COST IMPACT FUND SOURCE AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED Fund Source: Comments.: Boat has no commercial value, motor is valued at $250,00 to $500.00 RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION ATTACHMENTS Informational Memorandum dated 06/09/09 Resolution in Draft Form Correspondence from the BRAVE Foundation Minutes from the Finance and Safety Committee Meeting of 06/16/09 Alts Date TO: BACKGROUND DISCUSSION RECOMMENDATION ATTACHMENTS: City of Tukwila INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM Mayor Haggerton Finance and Safety Committee FROM: Chris Flores, Assistant Chief DATE: June 9, 2009 SUBJECT: Tukwila Fire Department Donation of Rescue Boat and Motor ISSUE The Tukwila Fire Department has recently replaced a rescue boat and motor. A small, all volunteer fire department in Guatemala has genuine need for this resource. The BRAVE foundation has requested a donation on behalf of that department. Draft Resolution. Correspondence from the BRAVE Foundation. Jim Haggerton, Mayor Captain Paul Embleton, of Central Pierce Fire and Rescue, has been in Guatemala on an extended leave of absence to assist with the organization of a fire department in an impoverished area. Mr. Embleton has expressed the need for a resource that we will now be eliminating from our inventory. Transportation time to and from both emergent and non emergent medical care for residents and visitors would be greatly reduced with boat transport on an adjacent lake. In this difficult economic climate, our city and department have benefitted immensely from the benevolence of federal and regional grants. This benevolence has at times been reciprocated in the form of equipment donations to other departments and agencies in need. An example of such donations would be; the donation of extensive inventories of fire hose to a small volunteer department in Idaho. This was made possible when Sound Transit funded the replacement of all department fire hose. In this case, the boat itself has no value. Although the Guatemalans would be thrilled to receive it, it has an extremely slow leak, and the manufacturers repair representative has declared that they would no longer effect repairs on the vessel. The value of the 15+ year -old 25 horsepower outboard is between $250.00 to $500.00. The Council is being asked to approve and forward the resolution for the donation to the BRAVE Foundation for consideration at the June 22, 2009 Committee of the Whole Meeting and subsequent July 6, 2009 Regular Meeting. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, DECLARING A 1994 RESCUE BOAT, MOTOR AND ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT SURPLUS, AND AUTHORIZING ITS DONATION. WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila recently purchased a new rescue boat, motor and accessory equipment to replace its 1994 12.5 Avon inflatable rescue boat, 25 horsepower Mercury outboard motor and accessory equipment; and WHEREAS, the 12.5 Avon inflatable rescue boat, 25 horsepower Mercury outboard motor and accessory equipment have outlived their usefulness, are no longer needed by the City of Tukwila's Fire Department, and have a value of less than $500; and WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila's Fire Department has benefitted from the benevolence of federal and regional grants; and WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila's Fire Department wishes to pay this benevolence forward by donating the 1994 12.5 Avon inflatable rescue boat, 25 horsepower Mercury outboard motor and accessory equipment to the BRAVE Foundation; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Declaration of Surplus. The following equipment is hereby declared to be surplus: 199412.5 Avon inflatable rescue boat 25 horsepower Mercury outboard motor Maintenance kit and pump Section 2. Mayor Authorized to Donate. The Mayor is hereby authorized to donate to the BRAVE Foundation the 1994 12.5 Avon inflatable rescue boat, 25 horsepower Mercury outboard motor and accessory equipment described in Section 1. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2009. ATTEST/ AUTHENTICATED: Christy O'Flaherty, CMC, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Office of the City Attorney W \Word Processing\Resolutions \Surplus Rescue Boat doc CF:ksn 6/16/2009 DRAFT Joan Hernandez, Council President Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council: Resolution Number: Page 1 of 1 May 27, 2009 Chris Flores, Assistant Chief Tukwila Fire Department Dear Chris: Bombero's Resourceful And Valiant Efforts I recently became aware of the potential availability of a soon to be surplussed Avon inflatable boat and motor. I would like to request that the City of Tukwila donate the equipment to the BRAVE Foundation for use in Guatemala. It is amazing what enjoyment one can have when they work with a team of like minded individuals we have such a team. Guatemala now has an improved EMS system because of the generous support of the BRAVE Foundation by folks like you. The bombero's are getting the training and tools needed to provide lifesaving treatments, unlike ever before. A new fire station is near completion in San Juan La Laguna on Lake Atitlan which will provide much needed emergency services to this poor, rural part of Guatemala. This station, the 120th Company, will also serve as a regional training center to further the educational opportunities of the bomberos throughout Guatemala. The transportation from the mountainous communities surrounding Lake Atitlan is not efficient or safe transport to the hospital. By providing a water ambulance program, patients are able to save hours of precious time for their needed treatment. The lake is also a busy tourist attraction in need of additional water access for emergency services: The Avon Inflatable boat and motor will provide a much needed resource for this underserved region. For more information on our projects and how your donation makes a difference in the lives of so many in the Guatemala community, we invite you to visit our website at www.bravefoundation.ora. Thank you again for your generosity; we look forward to your continued support. Sincerely, Vicky Tetzlaff Board Member The BRAVE Foundation is a Washington non profit organization. Please consult your tax advisor for information about the tax deductibility of your donation. The BRAVE Foundation, P. O. Box 6429, Olympia, WA 98507 -6429, 360 704 -8450 FINANCE AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes June 16, 2009, 5:00 p.m.; Conference Room #3 CALL TO ORDER: Chair Linder called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. I. PRESENTATIONS No presentations. City of Tukwila Finance and Safety Committee PRESENT Councilmembers: Pam Linder, Chair; Joe Duffle and De' Sean Quinn Staff: Dave Haynes, Lori Sutter, Shawn Hunstock, Nick Olivas, Chris Flores and Kimberly Matej II. BUSINESS AGENDA A. Fire Department Donation of Boat and Motor Staff is seeking full Council approval of a resolution declaring the Fire Department's 1994 rescue boat and motor surplus, and authorizing its donation. The Fire Department recently replaced a rescue boat and motor. The old boat has no value, and the old motor is valued between $250 -$500. Even though the equipment is considered unusable by our standards, the BRAVE Foundation has requested Tukwila donate this surplus to the Foundation in order for the equipment to be utilized as an emergency resource in Guatemala. This inflatable boat has a slow leak that the Guatemalan teams can re- inflate every few days. There is no liability to the City relative to this equipment donation. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JUNE 22 COW FOR DISCUSSION. B. Police Department Drue Seizure Fund Expenditure Staff is seeking full Council approval to utilize $50,000 from the Police Department's Drug Seizure account to retro -paint the existing police patrol fleet to a traditional black and white configuration. There are several reasons the Police Department would like to change the color scheme of the patrol fleet from the current dark blue to black and white: The black and white configuration is distinctive, increasing visibility and recognition of the vehicle as law enforcement Update the look of the vehicles With surrounding communities also changing to the black and white color scheme, there is a heighted public perception of police presence throughout the area (color scheme is not limited to specific cities i.e. element of a regional police force) Staff is requesting a complete fleet re- paint, as a phased approach would take approximately 5 years. Currently, the seizure account has a balance of approximately $150,000. Committee members asked Chief Haynes about justification of this expenditure during these economic times and if this was an appropriate and good use of seizure funds. Chief Haynes explained that this fund is specifically meant to be spent directly on policing issues, and making an investment in this color scheme change is anticipated to have a direct impact on our City's law enforcement issues of visibility, perception and community sense of safety. Additionally, this color scheme will include marking the currently unmarked sergeant vehicles, increasing the fleet of marked vehicles. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JUNE 22 COW FOR DISCUSSION.