Title:
Title
Property Receipt and Surplus Property Donation to Asian Resources, Inc.
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FileID
File ID: 2019-01233
Location
Location: Citywide
Recommendation:
Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution: 1) approving the acceptance of a bus from Sacramento Regional Transit; 2) approving the donation of the surplus bus to Asian Resources, Inc.; and 3) authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager's designee to: a) enter into a hold harmless agreement between the City of Sacramento and Asian Resources, Inc.; and b) to execute any other necessary documentation required to complete the property transfers.
Contact: Alison Kerstetter, Program Specialist, (916) 808-1163; Mark Stevens, Fleet Manager, (916) 808-5869, Department of Public Works
Body
Presenter: None
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-Agreements
3-Resolution
Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: The Department of Public Works, Fleet Management Division, is requesting authorization to accept a surplus bus from Sacramento Regional Transit. The City will then donate the surplus vehicle to Asian Resources, Inc. The bus will assist in transporting students and underserved youth to special events and field trips.
Policy Considerations: City Code Chapter 3.80.030 (F) provides that surplus personal property may be donated to any other public agency or charitable organization exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code by resolution of the City Council.
Economic Impacts: None
Environmental Considerations: None
Sustainability: Not Applicable
Commission/Committee Action: None
Rationale for Recommendation: The City of Sacramento received a request to accept a bus from Sacramento Regional Transit. The City will then donate the surplus bus to Asian Resources, Inc. (ARI). ARI is a non-profit corporation that serves and responds to the needs of low-income communities in Sacramento with limited English language skills. Regional Transit's Procurement Ordinance limits its ability to don...
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