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City Council Staff Report
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DATE: April 16, 2014 CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT APPROVE THE DONATION OF TWO POLICE DEPARTMENT FORD
CROWN VICTORIAS TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY ACADEMY AT
COLLEGE OF THE DESERT
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: Alberto Franz III, Police Chief
SUMMARY
The City purchased two new police patrol cars that were placed into service on
October 13, 2013. The addition of these new patrol cars necessitates the surplus of a
2006 Ford Crown Victoria, VIN number 2FAFP71W56X123875, City equipment
number 203006-2006, and a 2007 Ford Crown Victoria, VIN number
2FAFP71 W97X120155, City equipment number 208807-2007, and, removal of these
vehicles from the fleet. The Public Safety Academy at College of the Desert has a need
for these cars at the Training Center in Palm Desert to provide a variety of training to
local law enforcement officers and students.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Waive the Public Auction requirement in Section 7.07.020 (3) of the Municipal
Code for Disposition of Surplus Property and authorize the donation of Ford
Crown Victoria, equipment number 203006-2006 and Ford Crown Victoria,
equipment number 208807-2007 to the Public Safety Academy at College of the
Desert.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The City Fleet Department currently holds in inventory two police patrol cars with
mileage in excess of 130,000. Both have been replaced with new vehicles. The Fleet
Maintenance Manager has estimated the surplus value of this equipment at
$1,400.00 total. The donation of this equipment to the College of the Desert Public
Safety Academy in Palm Desert would provide a regional public safety benefit. The
Palm Springs Police Department supports this new facility by providing instructors
and will be assisting in the training at the Academy. Staff recommends that the City
Council approve the donation of the surplus patrol cars to the College of the Desert
Public Safety Academy.
ITEM NO. _
City Council Staff Report
April 16, 2014 -- Page 2
Donation of Two Police Department Crown Victorias to the College of the Desert Public Safety Academy
FISCAL IMPACT:
While there may be a surplus value of $1,400.00 for these cars at auction, it is
anticipated that this action would better serve the community by donating the
vehicles to the College of the Desert Public Safety Academy. The Police Department
will deliver the surplus equipment to the Academy.
Alberfo Franz II David H. Ready
Police Chief City Manager
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David J. Barakian
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
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Mrs.Aurora Wilson Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Mr.Andrew Campbell Dear Chief Franz,
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It has come to our attention that the Palm Springs Police Department may have
two police units scheduled for replacement that may be available for donation to
College of the Desert(COD) for training purposes.
Or.Joel L. Kinnamon COD's Public Safety Academy is in need of replacement law enforcement patrol
s ,a,vnra;,dznvP- ,3nen` vehicles to serve as onsite training units for its Basic Peace Officer Training
program. The Academy's four existing training units are in need of constant repair
and have become unreliable in meeting demands of POST certified training.
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Two used Palm Springs Police units will greatly improve our Academy fleet
training readiness,and we stand ready to assist with any donation procedures that
may be necessary.
Please accept our sincere thanks and appreciation for considering such a donation
to COD.
Sincerely,
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Chris Madigan
Director,Public Sa ty Academy
(760) 568-3083
43500 Monterey Ave., Palm Desert, CA 92260 • 760.346.8041 + collegeofthedoserE.edu
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