Record #: O2019-8016   
Type: Ordinance Status: Failed to Pass
Intro date: 10/16/2019 Current Controlling Legislative Body: Committee on Public Safety
Final action: 5/24/2023
Title: Donation of City turn-out firefighter gear and eqipment to Country of Ghana's International Fire Training Force
Sponsors: Taliaferro, Chris
Attachments: 1. O2019-8016.pdf
Related files: R2023-766

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ORDINANCE

 

 

WHEREAS, From time to time Turn Out Firefighter gear and equipment used by the City of Chicago become outdated or obsolete and are replaced; and

 

WHEREAS, Such equipment may nonetheless have useful service left in them, and could be of great use and value to another entity; and

 

WHEREAS, The City's Fire Department from time to time has in its possession Turn Out Firefighter gear and equipment that, while no longer useful to the City, could be of significant use elsewhere; and

 

WHEREAS, The International Fire Training Force is in need of Turn Out Firefighter gear and equipment to be used in the country of Ghana; now, therefore,

 

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO:

 

SECTION 1.    The Commissioner of the Fire Department is hereby authorized to donate Turn-out Firefighter gear and equipment as it may become available, to the International Fire Training Force or its designee, free and clear of any liens or encumbrances. The City shall convey said Turn Out Firefighter gear and equipment in "as is" condition without any warranties either expressed or implied, and expressly excluding any warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

 

SECTION 2.     The Commissioner of the Fire Department is hereby authorized to enter into and execute such other documents as may be necessary and proper to implement this donation.

29th Ward Alderman

 

SECTION 3.    This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication.