HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Reso 2021-25 RESOLUTION 2021 - 25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF A
WATER TENDER DONATED BY THE CITY OF PALM
SPRINGS
WHEREAS, the City of Cathedral City has remote, undeveloped areas that are
subject to fires but lack a municipal water supply and are difficult to access with our Type
1 fire apparatus; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cathedral City Fire Department often relies on the Palm
Springs and Riverside County/Cal Fire Departments to provide water tenders that support
fire operations for the Cathedral City Fire Department when they are available; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Springs recently purchased a new water tender to
replace their 1999 model, and recognizing our need for such equipment, the Palm Springs
City Council has approved the donation of their 1999 Pierce water tender to the City of
Cathedral City at their Council Meeting on July 8, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cathedral City is extremely grateful to the City of Palm
Springs for their generosity, and the partnership between the two fire departments to
provide exemplary support to our communities is greatly appreciated.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the City Council finds that the acceptance of a donated water tender from
the City of Palm Springs is beneficial to the residents and businesses in
Cathedral City, as well as our neighboring cities.
2. That the City Council approves the acquisition of the donated water tender.
3. That the City Clerk shall certify as to the adoption of this resolution and shall
cause the same to be processed in the manner required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 11th day of August 2021 by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Ross, Lamb and Carnevale; Mayor Pro Tern
Gutierrez and Mayor Gregory
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ATTEST:
Tracey R. artin z, City Clerk ai
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Eric S. ail, City Attorney
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