HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No 09-2021 - Donation Bomb Suit (1) from SBPDRESOLUTION NO. 09-2021
A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH BEND INDIANA BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
APPROVING THE DONATION OF POLICE EQUIPMENT
WHEREAS, the City of South Bend Board of Public Works (the “Works Board”) exists and
operates pursuant to Ind. Code 36-8-3 and South Bend Municipal Code § 2-50; and
WHEREAS, the Works Board has exclusive control over all matters and property relating to the
South Bend Police Department (the “SBPD”) pursuant to Ind. Code § 36-8-3-2(b)(2); and
WHEREAS, the SBPD possesses certain property, namely: used One (1) Bomb Suit which have
been retired from service in accordance with NFPA 1851 standards and deemed surplus property pursuant
to Ind. Code § 5-22-22-12; and
WHEREAS, Aaron M. Knepper, a St. Joseph County employee, has made known to the SBPD
the significant need for police and emergency services equipment for use by a smaller person for the
provision of emergency services; and
WHEREAS, the SBPD wishes to gift, under the supervision of and with the assistance of
Port of Seattle (WA) Bomb Disposal Unit, (the “Donees”) all of which service areas located in the City of
South Bend; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ind. Code § 5-22-22-12(e), a governmental body may transfer title of
surplus property to a police department by sale, gift, or another arrangement acceptable to the
governmental body and the fire department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND BOARD OF
PUBLIC WORKS AS FOLLOWS:
1.The Safety Board hereby approves the donation and transfer of the one (1) Bomb Suit
from the SBPD to (the “Donees”), and authorizes staff of the SBPD to work with Port of Seattle (WA)
Bomb Disposal Unit to carry out any and all actions necessary to facilitate the transfer.
2. This Resolution will be in full force and effect upon its adoption by the Safety Board.
ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City of South Bend Board of Public Works held on
April 13, 2021.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
AGENDA ITEM REVIEW REQUEST FORM
Date April 2nd, 2021
Name PFC Aaron M. Knepper #2174 Department SBPD
BPW Date April 13th, 2021 Phone Extension 9018
Required Prior to Submittal to Board Diversity Compliance
and Inclusion Officer Officer Name Michael Patton BPW Attorney Attorney Name Clara McDaniels
Dept. Attorney Attorney Name Geovanny Martinez
Purchasing
Check the Appropriate Item Type – Required for All Submissions
Professional Services Agreement Contract Proposal
Open Market Contract Amendment/Addendum Special Purchase, QPA
Bid Opening Bid Award Req. to Advertise Title Sheet
Quote Opening Quote Award Reject Bids/Quotes
Proposal Opening C/O & PCA No. PCA
Chg. Order, No. Traffic Control Resolution
Other: Ease./Encroach
Required Information
Company or Vendor Name Port of Seattle (WA) Bomb Disposal Unit
New Vendor Yes If Yes, Approved by Purchasing
No
MBE/WBE Contractor MBE
WBE Completed E-Verify Form Attached Yes
No
Project Name Donation of Unusable Equipment (SBPD Bomb Suit)
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Purpose/Description Requesting Board approval to donate equipment no longer used
by the South Bend Police Department. The item is SBPD Bomb Squad
protective suit. This suit does not fit any of the current or new members of the
SBPD Bomb Squad, but can be utilized by another department until the end of
it’s service life.
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