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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: April 26, 2018
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Harvey Robinson, Interim City Manager
From: Larry D. Richard, Fire Chief
RE: PR 20245, SCBA Donation to LIT Fire Academy
Introduction:
The intent of this Agenda Item is to seek the City Council's approval of Proposed Resolution 20245
authorizing transfer of outdated Self Contained Breathing Apparatus(SCBA's)to Lamar Institute of
Technology Fire Academy.
It has been determined that this donation will fulfill a public purpose and will promote higher education
and benefit the citizen by solidifying the College's role in creating new opportunities for graduates,
prove skilled employees for business and industry,with the effect being strong economic growth for the
region; and
Background:
These 30 minute SCBA's have been replaced with newer model state of the art SCBA's that have built
in thermal imaging cameras and 45 minute cylinders. The parts from the old SCBA are not compatible
with the new model. The Donation of these SCBA's would require an agreement from LIT to assume
all liability for the use of these units, and remove the City of Port Arthur from all liability.
The LIT Fire Academy suffered catastrophic damage during Hurricane Harvey and lost most of their
training equipment. The LIT Fire Academy is the local option for Firefighter Certification.
Budget Impact:
None
Recommendation:
The Fire Department recommends approval of this resolution.
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743
P.R. No. 20245
5/8/18 ldr
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF TEN (10)
OUTDATED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBAs)
TO THE LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY FIRE ACADEMY.
WHEREAS, the Fire Department has started replacing
outdated 30 minute SCBA' s with new state of the art 45 minute
SCBA' s with integrated Thermal Imaging Cameras ; and
WHEREAS, the old SCBAs are not compatible for use with
the new models, and the Department does not wish to maintain
the old units; and
WHEREAS, the department has 10 SCBA' s with cylinders
that have been removed from service; and
WHEREAS, the Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) Fire
Academy is in need of training equipment due to losses from
Hurricane Harvey; and
WHEREAS, before making a gift or donation to a private
entity, City Council should determine that : 1) the conveyance
will serve a predominately public purpose of the city; 2) the
City will retain sufficient control to ensure the public
purpose is carried out; and 3) the City will receive return
benefit; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that this donation will
fulfill a public purpose and will promote higher education and
benefit the citizens by solidifying the College' s role in
creating new opportunities for graduates, provide skilled
employees for business and industry, with the effect being
strong economic growth for the region; and
WHEREAS, LIT will assume all liability related to the use
of this equipment; and
WHEREAS, this equipment would has no value due to its age
and life expectancy.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble
are true and correct .
Section 2 . That the City Council hereby authorizes the
donation of ten (10) SCBAs with cylinders listed in Exhibit
..A„
Section 3 . That a copy of the Resolution shall be spread
upon the Minutes of the City Council .
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of
A.D. , 2018, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the
City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote :
AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers :
NOES :
Derrick Freeman, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Val Tizeno, City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Harvey Robinson, Interim City Manager
Larry D Richard, Fire Chief
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Clift'n Williams
Purchasing Manager
Exhibit "A"
SCBA Cylinder Serial Numbers
OK73813 M/D
ACT48230 M/D
OK295127 M/D
OK74205 M/D
OK269763 M/D
OK73183 M/D
OK75514 M/D
OK295269 M/D
ACT48389 M/D
ACT48236 M/D
SCBA Units
EW163036
LY255255
EW163033
LY255812
ZS088030
EW163035
ZV049082
ZV049167
ZU130317
ZV049158