Report Prepared by: Thomas England, Deputy Fire Chief, Fire Department
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SUBJECT: Authorization to Accept the Donation of “Two” 24 by 40-Foot Modular Buildings from Merced City School District for the Merced Regional Fire Training Center
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers authorizing to accept a donation of “two” 24 by 40-foot modular buildings with a value of $70,000 from Merced City School District, as the main office and conference room/storage for the fire department at the Merced Regional Fire Training Center.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting a donation in the form of “two” 24 by 40-foot modular buildings with a value of $70,000 from Merced City School District; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommend by Staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended by Staff; or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to Staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
5. Continue to a future meeting.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200.
Administrative Policies and Procedures A-49 (Donation and Gift Policy).
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Public Safety as provided for in the 2024-2025 adopted budget.
DISCUSSION
The Merced Fire Department is currently in the design phase of the Merced Regional Fire Training Center. Included in the design is an office and conference room/storage building for fire department members, city employees and community members to conduct administrative functions as well as participate in a meeting environment. A typical portable classroom capable of holding thirty students with instructors’ ranges between $100,000 and $300,000 dollars. The savings to the overall cost of the project is of significant value considering current cost of materials and services. The donation of the building creates very limited impact to the $3 Million donated by Senator Anna Caballero in 2022.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
The fire department will utilize funding donated in 2022 by Senator Anna Caballero to move the buildings to the Merced Yosemite Regional Airport for temporary storage. The initial move is at a cost of $16,000 until the location on the training site is prepared at which the second move and installation will be an additional $16,000 for a total of $32,000.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Donation Acceptance Agreement - (2) 24x40 Modular Buildings
2. City of Merced Donation Form - MCSD Buildings
3. Merced Fire to Merced City School District Request for Donation Letter
4. MCSD Modular Building Move and Stage - Clay Titus
5. MCSD Modular Building Move and Stage - Superior Modular Transport, Inc.
6. MCSD Board Approval of Modular Building Donation to Merced Fire Department