Title
Request to Sell Outdated Robots to Arizona State University (Ordinance S-48055)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sell outdated robots to the Arizona State University (ASU) School of Computing, Informatics and Decision Systems Engineering (CIDSE) for $1 in accordance with Administrative Regulation 5.13. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Phoenix Police Department (PPD) Bomb Squad has two older bomb robots that have been in storage and unused for many years due to the fact that the technology is outdated and their capabilities are below standard for use by the Bomb Squad.
In discussion with the CIDSE, it has been identified that ASU would like to purchase this equipment from the City for use by ASU students in furtherance of their education. The robot manufacturers have indicated that the robots hold little to no resale value and are not worth the cost of necessary repairs. Neither manufacturer will provide a credit to PPD for a future purchase.
Financial Impact
The two robots will be purchased by ASU for $1. The City will not incur any costs associated with this purchase.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by City Manager Jeffrey Barton and the Police Department.