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City Manager’s Report
TO:HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL
FROM:
AGENDA DATE:
SUBJECT:
CITY MANAGER
JUNE 5, 2006
APPROVAL OF A
DEPARTMENT: FIRE
CMR: 239:06
RESOLUTION DONATING SURPLUS FIRE
EQUIPMENT TO OAXACA, MEXICO
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council adopt the attached resolution donating surplus fire equipment to
Oaxaca, Mexico.
BACKGROUND
In early 2006, Palo Alto Neighbors Abroad contacted the Fire Department inquiring about the
possibility of surplus fire equipment being donated to Pa!o Alto’s sister city, Oaxaca, Mexico.
Staff communicated with Oaxaca’s Fire Chief and confirmed the need for such equipment and
the willingness to coordinate with the Mexican government should the request be approved by
the City Council.
DISCUSSION
The Fire Department has one surplus fire apparatus, a 1984 Grumman Aerial Cat 100 foot ladder
truck. This equipment is no longer used by the Fire Department as it has exceeded its useful life.
It has been determined that this piece of equipment has no commercial resale value.
Neighbors Abroad has agreed to coordinate with the government of Mexico for the transfer and
shipment of the equipment.
RESOURCE IMPACT
This surplus equipment has no dollar value.
POLICY IMPLICATIONS
This donation is consistent with existing City policies and furthers international and intercultural
understanding.
TIME LINE
Transportation of the equipment will occur within 60 days of Council’s approval of this
resolution.
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ENWIRONMENTAL IMPACT
The request is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution Donating Surplus Fire Equipment to Oaxaca, Mexico
Department Head Review: .~
N2CHOLAS MARINARO
Fire Chief
City Manager Approval: ~)
~" EMILY HARNISON
Assistant City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO
ALTO DONATING SURPLUS FIRE EQUIPMENT TO
0AXACA, MEXICO
WHEREAS, the Council did in 1964, establish a sister
city affiliation with 0axaca, Mexico; and
WHEREAS, 2006 marks the 42nd anniversary of the sister
city relationship between City of Palo Alto and 0axaca, Mexico;
and
WHEREAS, the Council desires to continue to serve the
community interests of international and intercultural
understanding; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department has one surplus fire
apparatus, a 1984 Grumman Aerial Cat i00 foot ladder truck; and
WHEREAS, Neighbors Abroad is a volunteer organization
that maintains and carries out the activities of the City of
Palo Alto’s officially recognized Sister City Program; and
~gHEREAS, Neighbors Abroad has requested the Fire
Department to donate this surplus fire equipment to Oaxaca,
Mexico; and
WHEREAS, the surplus fire apparatus would serve the
population of Oaxaca, Mexico by protecting life and property;
and
WHEREAS, the Fire Chief of Palo Alto has communicated
with the Fire Chief of Oaxaca and has confirmed the desire to
accept such equipment; and
WHEREAS, Neighbors Abroad has coordinated with the
government of 0axaca, Mexico and the government of Mexico for
the transfer of said equipment; and
WHEREAS, Government Code section 37110 authorizes a city
to spend money for promotion of sister city and town affiliation
programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Palo Alto
does RESOLVE as follows:
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SECTION i. To authorize the City Manager to cause the
donation and transfer of the surplus fire apparatus consisting
of a 1984 Grumman Aerial Cat i00 foot ladder truck to the City
of Palo Alto’s Sister City of Oaxaca, Mexico.
SECTION 2. To authorize the Fire Chief of Palo Alto to
coordinate with the Fire Chief of 0axaca, Mexico, and the Palo
Alto Neighbors Abroad for the transfer of the surplus property.
SECTION 3. The Council finds that this is not a project
under the California Environmental Quality Act and, therefore,
no environmenta! impact assessment is necessary.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mayor
APPROVED:
Deputy City Attorney.City Manager
Fire Chief
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