Report Prepared by: Janet German, Secretary III, Fire Dept.
Title
SUBJECT: County of Merced - Agreement for Temporary Transfer of Rescue Boat and Equipment
REPORT IN BRIEF
Enter into an Agreement for Temporary Transfer of Rescue Boat and Equipment between the County of Merced and the City of Merced (Fire Department).
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion authorizing the signing of the "Agreement for Temporary Transfer of Rescue Boat and Equipment" between the County of Merced (County) and the City of Merced Fire Department (Transferee).
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Provide direction on specific revision to Agreement; or,
3. Request additional information; or,
4. Continue the matter to a certain date; or,
5. Decline to take action.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section - Powers.
Charter of the City of Merced Section 501. - City Manager - Powers and Duties.
Charter of the City of Merced Title 8 - Health and Safety.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Public Safety, as provided for in the 2017-18 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The City of Merced Fire Department and the Merced County Sheriff's Department have collaborated to improve the City of Merced and Merced County Sheriff's Office water rescue capabilities. Both Departments have agreed on how to improve water rescue response and will capture the agreement in a temporary transfer for the assignment of a Merced County Sheriff's 2001 Zodiac boat with a 25hp outboard engine and trailer to the City of Merced Fire Department to be used on water rescue in the City of Merced and County of Merced. The County (Sheriff's Office) will provide the boat and trailer to the Merced Fire Department through a temporary transfer of equipment agreement. The agreement specifies that the City put the boat and trailer in service for the following: all-risk events, emergency incidents, civil defense and disaster purposes. Specifically, the boat and trailer may be used for Mutual...
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