LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Grover C. Robinson, IV, Mayor
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TRANSFER OF SURPLUS FIREFIGHTING BUNKER GEAR AND RELATED EQUIPMENT - TREASURE CAY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council declare one (1) Halligan-type tool, one (1) 36” pry bar, six (6) 1 ¾ fog nozzles, twenty three (23) pairs of firefighting gloves, twelve (12) firefighting helmets, eighteen (18) turnout trousers and nine (9) turnout coats surplus and authorize the transfer of bunker gear and related equipment to the Treasure Cay Community Foundation.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
Pursuant to the Code of the City of Pensacola Title II, Section 2-3-2, “Disposal of surplus tangible personal property”, the Pensacola Fire Department has determined that the following firefighting equipment: one (1) Halligan-type tool, one (1) 36” pry bar, six (6) 1 ¾ fog nozzles, twenty three (23) pairs of firefighting gloves, twelve (12) firefighting helmets, eighteen (18) turnout trousers and nine (9) turnout coats have no substantial value to the Fire Department or the City.
Hurricane Dorian struck the Bahamas during the 2019 Labor Day weekend and has been regarded the worst natural disaster in the country’s history. The local fire departments were completely destroyed and the communities are in need of various equipment and gear. The Treasure Cay Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which coordinates private rescue, relief and recovery efforts. The Foundation has requested from various Florida governmental agencies donations of surplus firefighting bunker gear and related equipment for the purposes of training new volunteer firefighters. The donation of this gear and equipment would greatly benefit this organization in rebuilding their Fire Departments.
PRIOR ACTION:
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FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes
10/31/2019
STAFF CONTACT:
Christopher L. Holley, City Administrator
Ginny Cranor, Fire Chief
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Letter of Request
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