ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, From time to time vehicles used by the City of Chicago become outdated or obsolete and are replaced; and
WHEREAS, Such vehicles may nonetheless have useful service left in them, and could be of great use and value to another governmental entity; and
WHEREAS, The City's Department of Fleet Management from time to time has in its possession vehicles that, while no longer useful to the City, could be of significant use elsewhere; and
WHEREAS, The City of Guadalajara, 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 Management is hereby authorized to donate three obsolete Fire Department ambulances and one obsolete Fire Department fire truck no longer useful to the City of Chicago, as such vehicles may become available, to the Government of Guadalajara, Mexico or its designee, free and clear of any liens or encumbrances. The City shall convey said vehicles 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 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. ____ *
Amhony Beale Alderman, 9th Ward