1 RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THEIR DONATION OF LABORATORY EQUIPMENT
TO GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
WHEREAS, since 2011 the Verdugo Regional Crime Laboratory (VRCL) has sought funds from multiple grants to replace aging, obsolete equipment and to establish a more efficient DNA testing workflow.
WHEREAS, with the purchase of new equipment, the VRCL has the following equipment that is outdated but still usable by other entities: • One (1) QIAGEN QIASymphony SP extraction robot with equipment cabinet and associated plastics;Two (2)
2.0 mL microcentrifuge tube Eppendorf Thermomixers;Two (2) Life Technologies 7500 Real-Time PCR Instruments w/ HID v1.3 software and associated computer software and hardware; Two (2) QIAGEN QIAgility liquid handling robots and associated plastics; Four (4) Life Technologies 9700 Thermal Cyclers; One (1) pH Meter and One (1) Single- Channel 96-well Temperature Verification Kit;
WHEREAS, the equipment will have value to the Biotechnology program at Glendale Community College (GCC);
WHEREAS, exposure and familiarity with the subject equipment is critical for students in the Biotechnology program;
WHEREAS, exposure of students to high throughput testing equipment is crucial to their preparation for future employment at a crime laboratory; WHEREAS, pursuant to the City’s purchasing policy, no surplus or obsolete materials with the estimated value of $2,500 or more shall be donated without Council approval.
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to above-listed equipment to Glendale 2 Community College.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
The City Council does hereby authorize the City Manager to donate the above-listed equipment to Glendale Community College. Said donation shall be subject to “AS IS” conditions with no warranties of any kind as well as a waiver of liability. The City Manager, or his designee, shall and is hereby directed to take any and all actions necessary to effectuate the intent of this resolution.
Adopted this _____ day of ______________, 2024.
By:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) SS
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Suzie Abajian, Ph.D., City Clerk of the City of Glendale, certify that the foregoing Resolution No. was adopted by the Council of the City of Glendale, California at a regular meeting held on the day of ____________ 2023, and that same was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
3 Absent:
Abstain:
City Clerk