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A resolution accepting a donation of public safety service delivery equipment from the Nashville Downtown Partnership for the Nashville Fire Department (“NFD”) and the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (“MNPD”) to enhance public safety.
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WHEREAS, the Nashville Downtown Partnership wishes to donate equipment to the Nashville Fire Department, valued at $72,977.74, and to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, valued at $97,099.00, for the enhancement of public safety in the downtown area; and,
WHEREAS, a copy of the donation documentation is attached hereto and incorporated herein; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Metropolitan Code of Laws § 5.04.120(B), donations to departments exceeding $5,000 in value may be accepted upon approval of the Metropolitan Council by resolution; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this donation be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the donation by the Nashville Downtown Partnership, total valued at $170,076.74, to the Nashville Fire Department and the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, pursuant to the donation documentation attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the Nashville Fire Department and the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department is hereby authorized to accept this donation for its use and benefit.
Section 3. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its final passage, the welfare of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This resolution accepts a donation of public safety service delivery equipment from the Nashville Downtown Partnership. The Nashville Downtown Partnership would donate the following to the Nashville Fire Department with a total value of $72,977.74:
• Two Polaris UTV NorthStars @ $26,538.87 each - $53,077.74
• Two FDH-203 firefighting rigs @ $7,300 each - $14,600
• One 24’ Trailer @ 5,300 each - $5,300
The Nashville Downtown Partnership would donate the following to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department with a total value of $97,099:
• One Polaris Ranger Crew XP 1000 NorthStar Premium - $27,099
• Two Solar Panel SkyCops @ $35,000 each - $70,000
Metropolitan Code Section 5.04.120.B allows donations exceeding $5,000 to be accepted upon approval of a resolution of the Council.
Fiscal Note: The total value of the donation to the Nashville Fire Department and the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department is $170,076.74.