Title
Donation from the United States Department of Energy of a Box Trailer and Training Aids (Ordinance S-48932)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to accept a donation of a Aquila RSAR Trailer, Model S box trailer and training aids from the United States Department of Energy, Office of Radiological Security, valued in excess of $20,000.
Report
Summary
The donation of the trailer and training materials will assist in meeting the training and operational needs of the Phoenix Police and Fire departments through the transportation and use of aids used in simulation trainings. These trainings include simulating the response to an incident involving industrial or medical radiological systems in the Valley. The timeline for donating this box trailer and equipment is short, in order to receive the equipment prior to the Super Bowl, allowing time for its use in preparation for the events. This box trailer and training equipment will be maintained and housed by the Homeland Defense Bureau, Bomb Squad.
The donated equipment was initially purchased by the United States Department of Energy, Office of Radiological Security through federal funding sources.
Financial Impact
Costs to the City will include standard operation and maintenance expenses. Funds are available in the Police Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.