RESOLUTION NO. ________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND TO APPROVE THE DISPOSITION OF THE LIBRARY BOOK VAN, A 2010 MERCEDES- BENZ SPRINTER 2500, AS A DONATION TO THE RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY
FOUNDATION AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THIS DISPOSITION.
WHEREAS, the Richmond Public Library Foundation donated $68,000 to the City of Richmond in 2014 to fund the purchase of a 2010 Mercedes-Benz 2500 Sprinter Cargo Van for service as the Library Book Van; and
WHEREAS, the Library has provided Book Van services to senior residential facilities during that time and have thoroughly evaluated the performance of the van; and
WHEREAS, a lack of secure parking has resulted in vandalism and thefts from the vehicle that have rendered it inoperable; and
WHEREAS, City staff have determined that repair and return to service is not appropriate for this vehicle and have declared it surplus; and
WHEREAS, the Richmond Public Library Foundation has requested the vehicle to recoup some portion of the donated funds; and
WHEREAS, the Richmond Public Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization existing to support the Richmond Public Library and its services and programs to the Richmond community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Richmond that the disposition of the Library Book Van, a 2010 Mercedes-Benz 2500 Sprinter Cargo Van is a donation to the Richmond Public Library Foundation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager or designee is authorized to execute this disposition.
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I certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Richmond at a _________ meeting held on _____________ by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
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Clerk of the City of Richmond
(SEAL)
Approved:
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Mayor
Approved as to form:
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City Attorney