Title
Charlotte Fire Department Protective Vests Donation
Action
Action:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the donation of 139 Phalanx Defense Systems Plate Carriers to the following entities:
- Carolina Fire Department,
- Dallas Fire Department,
- Huntersville Fire Department,
- Pineville Fire Department,
- Steele Creek Fire Department,
- West Mecklenburg Fire Department, and
- Mecklenburg County Fire Marshal’s Office.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Reginald Johnson, Fire
Jerry Winkles, Fire
Explanation
§ This request is to donate protective vests that were used by Charlotte Fire Department and have been decommissioned.
§ NC General Statute Section 160A-280 authorizes the donation of personal property from a city to a non-profit organization or another government unit upon adoption of a resolution by City Council.
§ The receiving departments are neighboring and area fire service departments that could potentially respond to incidents with the Charlotte Fire Department.
§ The plate carrier vests would assist the receiving departments with personal protective equipment to respond to emergencies.
§ The plate carrier vests were decommissioned by Charlotte Fire Department and replaced in 2025.
§ The total estimated value of the plate carriers is $13,900.
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