Report Prepared by: Thomas England, Deputy Fire Chief, Fire Department
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SUBJECT: Authorization to Accept the Donation of “One” 40 by 70-Foot Modular Building up to $270,000 in Value from Enzo Olive Oil Company for the Merced Regional Fire Training Center
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers authorizing to accept a donation of “one” 40 by 70-foot modular building in the value of $270,000 from Enzo Olive Oil Company located in Clovis CA, as the main classroom 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 “one” 40 by 70-foot modular building with a value of $270,000 from Enzo Olive Oil Company; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy 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
As provided for in the 2023-2024 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 a classroom for fire department members, city employees and community members to conduct and participate in a classroom learning environment. A typical portable classroom capable of holding thirty students with instructors’ ranges between $300,000 and $500,000 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 building to the airport for storage at a cost of $30,000.00 until the location of the building on the training site is prepared.
ATTACHMENTS
1. City of Merced Donation Form - Fire Training Facility Classroom
2. Building Valuation Letter - 40 by 70 Building
3. Clovis Building Portfolio
4. Donation Acceptance Agreement