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Authorizing the City Manager to donate a 2010 Freightliner ambulance from the Fire Department to the Municipality of Santa Catarina, Nuevo León, Mexico, pursuant to the agreement between the City of Laredo and the State of Nuevo León, Mexico. The vehicle will be donated “as is,” and the City of Laredo shall assume no liability for its use following transfer. The ambulance, formerly designated as Unit #267, has been fully depreciated and holds minimal or no monetary value.
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BACKGROUND
In 2020, the City of Laredo and the State of Nuevo León, Mexico, entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen cross-border collaboration and promote goodwill between the two entities. As part of this agreement, both parties committed to exploring opportunities for cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including public safety and emergency response.
In alignment with this commitment, the City of Laredo Fire Department has identified one surplus vehicle, a 2010 Freightliner ambulance (Unit #267), for donation to the Municipality of Santa Catarina, Nuevo León, Mexico. The vehicle has been fully depreciated, holds minimal or no monetary value, and is no longer part of the City’s active fleet. Donating the ambulance will provide meaningful benefit to Santa Catarina’s emergency response services while also honoring the City’s international partnership with Nuevo León.
The ambulance will be donated “as is,” and the City of Laredo shall assume no liability for its use following transfer. This action further reinforces the City’s ongoing efforts to support regional cooperation and strengthen binational relationships under the framework established by the 2020 MOU.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends approval of this item. This action supports international goodwill, strengthens our regional partnerships, and allows the City to repurpose surplus equipment for the benefit of a neighboring community’s public safety efforts. Approval of this item will provide Santa Catarina with a valuable resource at no cost to the City, while furthering Laredo’s role as a leader in fostering binational cooperation.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2024-2025
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Donation Will be accounted for in the General Fixed Assets.