HomeMy WebLinkAboutFS 2009-06-16 Item 2A - Resolution - Donation of Surplus Rescue Boat and Motor to BRAVE FoundationTO:
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.
DRAFT
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 horse
power Mercury outboard motor and accessory equipment; and
WHEREAS, the 12.5 Avon inflatable rescue boat, 25 horse power Mercury
outboard motor and accessory equipment has outlived its usefulness and is no longer
needed by the City of Tukwila's Fire Department; 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 horse power 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 horse power Mercury outboard motor
Maintenance kit and pump
Section 2. Mayor Authorized to Donate 1994 Rescue Boat. The Mayor is hereby
authorized to donate to the BRAVE Foundation the 1994 12.5 Avon inflatable rescue
boat, 25 horse power Mercury outboard motor and accessory equipment, described in
Section 1 above.
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
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Joan Hernandez, Council President
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number:
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May 27, 2009
Chris Flores, Assistant Chief
Tukwila Fire Department
Dear Chris:
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
T
E B'R'AVE
Bombero's Resourceful And Valiant Efforts
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