Title
Van Donation to Mecklenburg County for CARES Team Operations
Action
Action:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the donation of a van to Mecklenburg County.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Johnny Jennings, Police
Jacquelyn Hulsey, Police
Dave Johnson, Police
Explanation
§ North Carolina General Statute 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.
§ In 2022, the city purchased and outfitted a van for use by the Community Assistance: Respond, Engage, Support (CARES) team staff to travel and respond to low-risk, non-emergency calls for service throughout select areas of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s jurisdiction, and to proactively engage with the community in these areas.
§ On September 9, 2024, City Council authorized an interlocal agreement to partner with Mecklenburg County for the operation and expansion of the CARES team.
§ As part of the interlocal agreement, Mecklenburg County is managing day-to-day operations of the CARES team and employing the team’s clinical staff. This action donates the van to Mecklenburg County so that it can continue to be used by the CARES team.
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Resolution