Title
Motorcycle Equipment Donation to Matthews Police Department
Action
Action:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the donation of motorcycle lighting accessories and radios to the Matthews Police Department.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Kerr Putney, Police
William Farrell, Police
Explanation
§ The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) leases motorcycles but owns the lighting accessories and radios attached.
§ CMPD will be entering a new lease for BMW motorcycles with factory-installed lighting package and wiring and will be returning its leased motorcycles to Harley-Davidson.
§ Lighting accessories and radios from the Harley-Davidson motorcycles are not compatible for use on the BMW motorcycles.
§ North Carolina General Statute 160A-280 permits the City to convey property to other units of government if approved by the governing board.
§ CMPD would like to donate lighting accessories and radios from two, leased Harley-Davidson motorcycles to the Matthews Police Department for use on its motorcycles.
§ Market value of the lighting accessories and radios is $5,578.
§ The Matthews Police Department would accept the donated lighting accessories and radios “as is” and without warranty.
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