City Council October 23, 2014
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING HUMANITARIAN AID TO THE MUNICIPALITY OF CUITZEO DEL PORVENIR, MICHOACAN, MEXICO
Whereas, from time to time, emergency vehicles and equipment used by the City of Chicago became outdated and obsolete and are replaced; and
Whereas, such material may nonetheless have useful service life left in it and could be of great use to another entity; and
Whereas, the City of Chicago, Department of Fleet and Facility Management, from time to time, has in its possession ambulances that, while no longer of use to the City, could be of substantial use elsewhere; and
Whereas, Cuitzeo Del Porvenir, Michoacan, Mexico is in need of humanitarian aid;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO;
Section 1. The Commissioner of Fleet and Facility Management is hereby authorized to donate one (1) obsolete ambulance no longer useful to the City of Chicago; as such ambulance may become available, to the City of Cuitzeo Del Porvenir, Michoacan, Mexico, free and clear of any liens or encumbrances. The City shall convey said ambulance in "as is" condition without any warranties either expressed or implied and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Section 2. The Commissioner of Fleet and Facility Management is hereby authorized to enter into and execute such other documents, as may be necessary and proper to implement this donation.
Section 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication.