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City Council Memorandum TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILDATE: August 9, 2011 FROM: FIRE DEPARTMENT ITEM NO: WARD: All SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF A VEHICLE DONATION FROM BMW OF RIVERSIDE TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR VEHICLE EXTRICATION TRAINING ISSUE: The issue for City Council consideration is whether to accept the donation of a 2001 BMW model 325i sedan from BMW of Riverside, for use by the Fire Department in vehicle extrication training. RECOMMENDATIONS: That the City Council accept the donation by BMW of Riverside of a 2001 325i sedan (white/tan, VIN: WBAAV33451FU97497) for vehicle extrication training. BACKGROUND: The City of Riverside Fire Department responds to a full range of emergency incidents, including traffic collisions within Riverside city limits. Depending on the severity of the collision, it can be necessary to perform vehicle extrication, whereby the damaged vehicle is cut away from around a person(s) when conventional means of exit are impossible or may result in further injury to the victim(s). In order to maintain a constant state of readiness to manage this type of rescue, the Fire Department conducts hands-on training to familiarize firefighters with the variety of extrication tools, including the Jaws of Life, utilized on vehicle extrication incidents. Through the generosity of BMW of Riverside, the Fire Department has been offered at no cost a 2001 BMW 325i sedan for this express purpose. City Council acceptance of this donated vehicle will enhance public safety by providing our firefighters with an opportunity to conduct critical extrication skills training without costs for outside training or travel. FISCAL IMPACT: The vehicle has an estimated Blue Book value of $7,600. There is no cost to the Fire Department associated with acceptance of the vehicle for training purposes.