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Resolution R-22-0184
Legislation
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 11832 Final Action Date: 5/31/2022
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION PURSUANT TO
SECTION 18-82(A) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS
AMENDED, CLASSIFYING ONE (1) PIERCE DASH FIRE ENGINE, MODEL
YEAR 1999, UNIT NUMBER P0063, VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
4P1 CT02S0YA000063, AS CATEGORY "A" SURPLUS STOCK; DONATING
SAID VEHICLE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF GRAND TURK UPON
EXECUTION OF THE APPROPRIATE RELEASE DOCUMENTS.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami's ("City") Department of Fire -Rescue has decommissioned
one (1) Pierce Dash fire engine, Model Year 1999, Unit #P0063, Vehicle Identification Number
4P1 CTO2SOYA000063 ("Truck"); and
WHEREAS, the City's Chief Procurement Officer has declared the Truck as category "A"
surplus; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 18-82(a) of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as
amended ("City Code"), a surplus declared as Category "A" stock shall be available for
disposition as the City's contribution or the City's commitment in support of a particular public
purpose, which may include community, civic, or social service programs as may be authorized
by the City Commission; and
WHEREAS, the island of Grand Turk is 6.9 square miles and has a population of
approximately 5,000 residents; and
WHEREAS, the Government of Grand Turk is in the process of establishing a fire
department to serve the citizens and visitors of the island; and
WHEREAS, the only fire apparatus on the island is assigned to the international airport
and must remain at the airport while the airport is operational, rendering the remainder of the
island without adequate fire protection; and
WHEREAS, due to the significant financial hardship caused by the Novel Coronavirus
("COVID-19") pandemic related travel restrictions, the island is currently unable to fund the
purchase of a fire apparatus; and
WHEREAS, the donation of said Truck will help to provide much needed fire protection
for the island;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
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Section 2. Pursuant to Section 18-82(a) of the City Code, the Truck is classified as
Category "A" surplus stock.
Section 3. The City Manager is authorized to donate the Truck to the Island of Grand
Turk.
Section 4. The City Manager is further authorized' to negotiate and execute any and all
agreements necessary, all in forms acceptable to the City Attorney, to effectuate said donation.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
ndez, ity ttor ey 5/13/2022
1 The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all legal requirements that may be
imposed, including but not limited to those prescribed by applicable City Charter and City Code
provisions.
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