AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2018-15R, finding a Police vehicle to be surplus and of no further value to the Police Department; authorizing the City to donate the Police vehicle to "Saving a Hero's Place, Inc"; finding that such conveyance serves the public purpose of honoring law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a donation agreement; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: 2/6/2018
Department: Police - Chief Chase Stapp
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Prior Council Action: There has been no prior Council action on this item. We have previously taken similar action (2015) by donating a retired police vehicle to Pink Heals of Hays County.
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Background Information:
Saving a Hero's Place, Inc. is a non-profit organization located in Castroville, TX. After the death of Officer Ken Copeland, we were acquainted with this organization when they contacted the department about donating a custom-built chair for display at the department in memory of Officer Copeland. Incorporated in the attached request letter is a more in-depth explanation of how the organization was formed and what their mission is. In conversing with police department ...
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