Title
Resolution Approving Donation of a Deactivated Police Vehicle to the School Board of the City of Hampton
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
New Horizons Education Center has requested that the Hampton Police Division ("HPD") donate a retired police vehicle for use in its criminal justice program. HPD has a 2005 Impala with approximately 110,000 miles which is being deactivated due to the age and mileage. It was a departmental purchase in 2005 and is not replaceable under the equipment replacement fund. Virginia Code § 15.2-953 permits a locality to make a donation of personal property to any other governmental entity. The School Board of the City of Hampton has agreed to accept donation of this vehicle on behalf of the New Horizons Education Center. Prior to being donated all HPD markings will be removed from the vehicle.
Recommendation:
Rec
Approve the Resolution.
Body
WHEREAS, the Hampton Police Division (“HPD”) has received a request from the New Horizons Education Center for a retired police vehicle for use in its criminal justice program;
WHEREAS, the HPD has a 2005 Chevrolet Impala, which is being deactivated due to age and mileage and which is not replaceable under the equipment replacement fund; and,
WHEREAS, the School Board of the City of Hampton has agreed to accept donation of the vehicle on behalf of the New Horizons Education Center;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAMPTON, VIRGINIA as follows:
That City Council hereby approves the donation of a retired police vehicle which is a 2005 Chevrolet Impala to the School Board of the City of Hampton and authorizes the City Manager to enter into any agreements necessary to effectuate that donation.