Report Prepared by: Billy Alcorn, Deputy Chief, Merced Fire Department
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SUBJECT: Supplemental General Fund Appropriation of $35,000 to Purchase Secured Fencing Around Fire Station 53.
REPORT IN BRIEF
Authorizing a Supplemental Appropriation from the General Fund unreserved fund balance in the amount of $35,000 for a secured fence around Fire Station 53.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion authorizing a supplemental appropriation from the General Fund unreserved fund balance in the amount of $35,000 in account 001-0901-627.65-00 to build a fence around Fire Station 53 to provide necessary station security.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff;
2. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items (subject to be addressed in motion);
3. Continue item to a future Council meeting (date to be specified in motion); or
4. Deny request.
AUTHORITY
Merced City Charter Section 200- Powers of the City
Merced City Charter Section 1105 Budget Appropriations (five affirmative votes required)
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Employee and City Facilities Security.
DISCUSSION
Fire stations can be inviting target for burglary and vandalism crimes because of the expensive equipment and supplies, both firefighting and non-firefighting in nature, located in the station. In addition, it can be challenging to secure personal vehicles belonging to the public and City employees while they are parked at the fire stations. Each of our firefighting personnel park their personal vehicles in the designated parking area of each fire station. Out of the five stations located throughout the City of Merced, four of these stations have secured fencing around the back or designated parking area of each station. While we have had individuals jump the fences in the past or make an attempt to break-in, the fence has provided adequate security to delay or deter their attempts.
Fire station 53, which is located at 800 Loughborough Drive, is the only fire ...
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