Agenda No. 9.
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
| City Council Meeting: | September 28, 2021 |
| Department: | Police Department |
| Subject: | Resolution No. 21-R-87 - Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas declaring certain Public Safety equipment to be surplus property, and authorizing a Donation Agreement governing the same to the City of Santa Clara, Texas.(C. Kelm./ M. Hansen/ M. Casas). |
BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Clara is establishing a new Marshal public safety program. The city is in need of public safety equipment in order to protect and safeguard the public health and safety of its residents. In connection with mutual aid agreements and the close proximity of the City of Santa Clara, the City of Schertz would like to donate a decommissioned 2012 Chevrolet Police Tahoe. This donation will assist a neighboring city with its new public safety program.
GOAL
To dontate a decomissioned police vehicle (2012 Chevrolet Tahoe) for the use of public safety duties within the City of Santa Clara.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
The donation would allow the City of Santa Clara to provide quality public safety services to its residents by enforcing laws, preventing crimes, responding to emergencies, and providing support services.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
The City of Schertz and the City of Santa Clara would enter into a mutual agreement that would allow the City of Schertz to donate surplus property (2012 Chevrolet Tahoe) for the use of public safety within their city.
FISCAL IMPACT
There would be no fiscal impact as this donation was a decommissioned vehicle by the City of Schertz.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 21-R-87.