HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No 05-2026 Donation of Police EquipmentRESOLUTION NO. 05-2026 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 36-9-6-1 and South Bend Municipal Code § 2-50; and
WHEREAS, Ind., Code 36-9-6-1 gives the Works Board the right and duty to have custody of, control of, use of, and dispose of in accordance with Indiana statutes, all real and personal property owned by the City of South Bend, Indiana (the “City”), including property used by the South Bend Police
Department (“SBPD”); and
WHEREAS, the SBPD possesses certain property, namely: used Two (2) 2016 Ford Taurus
Police Vehicles (“Vehicles”) which have been retired from service and deemed surplus property pursuant to Ind. Code § 5-22-22-12; and
WHEREAS, Sgt. Aaron M. Knepper, of the SBPD, has made known to the SBPD the significant need for police and emergency services equipment for use by smaller public safety agencies throughout the State for the provision of emergency services; and
WHEREAS, the SBPD wishes to gift the 2 Vehicles to the Kennard (IN) Police Department, (the “Donees”); 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 City of South Bend Board of Public Works hereby approves the donation andtransfer of the two (2) 2016 Ford Taurus Police Vehicles from the SBPD to the Kennard, Indiana Police Department, and authorizes staff of the SBPD to work with the Kennard, Indiana Police Department 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 City of SouthBend Board of Public Works.
ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City of South Bend Board of Public Works held on January 13, 2026.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA ___________________________
Elizabeth A. Maradik, President ______________________________ Joseph R. Molnar, Vice President _____________________________ Breanna N. Micou, Member _____________________________ Abby E. Magas, Member _____________________________ Murray L. Miller, Member
January 13, 2026
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA ITEM REVIEW REQUEST FORM
Date January 6th, 2026
Name Sgt. Aaron M. Knepper #2174 Department SBPD
BPW Date January 13th, 2026 Phone Extension 9018
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BPW Attorney Attorney Name Michael Schmidt
Dept. Attorney Attorney Name Kylie Connell
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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
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Company or Vendor Name Kennard (IN) Police Department
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MBE/WBE Contractor MBE WBE Completed E-Verify Form Attached Yes No Project Name Donation of Unusable Equipment (2 SBPD Police Vehicles)
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Purpose/Description Requesting Board approval to donate equipment no longer used by the South
Bend Police Department. The items are two 2016 Ford Taurus Police Vehicles. These cars are no longer needed by SBPD but can be utilized by another department until the end of their service life.
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