HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/15/1988, C-7 - DONATION OF SURPLUS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING city of San IDIS OBISpo MEETING DATE:
Nov. 15, 1988
NftZa COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
FROM Michael Dolder,
By: Robert F. Neum
Fire Chief Battalion Chief
SUBJECT: Donation of ruvrplus Protective Clothing
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt motion declaring Firefighter protective clothing surplus, and authorize the
Fire Chief to donate clothing to the T,:mpleton Volunteer Fire Department
BACKGROUND:
The Fire Department replaces 25% of all Firefighter protective clothing each year.
In the past, this clothing has been sent to auction with other surplus city property.
As this clothing is not suitable for any other use, it does not sell at the auction
and is discarded.
Templeton Volunteer Fire Department needs protective clothing for its Firefighters.
They have requested a donation of any surplus protective clothing from the City of
San Luis Obispo. They have rgrced to indemnify the City against any claims if
someone is injured wearing this clothing. A letter will be received from the
department setting forth their indemnification understanding prior to any clothing
being donated.
Alternatives:
1. Declare the clothing surplus and donate to Templeton Volunteer Fire
Department.
2. Deny the request, and send the clothing to auction.
Pros and Cons:
Alternative Number 1 eliminates items going to auction that may sell, although
unlikely.
Concurrences:
City Attorney
Fiscal Imnact:
None
Recommendation:
Adopt motion declaring the Firefighter protective clothing surplus. Donate clothing
to Templeton Volunteer Fire Department subject to receipt of indemnification
agreement. /��
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