Exh 8AAGENDA #8A
DECEMBER 11, 2000
STAFF REPORT
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA ITEM: Donation of Bicycles
DATE: December 5, 2000
SUBMITTED BY: David E. Thompson, Chief of Police/DPS
BACKGROUND: The Police Department picks up abandoned bicycles on a frequent
basis. The bicycles are stored in a building at Public Works until
the owner is identified, or until it is clear that the owner will
probably not be identified..Sfter ninety (90) days, the City Code
and the State Law allow the Police Department to dispose of the
bicycles.
The City Code allows abandoned property to be converted to
government use or to be sold. However, in the past, the City
Commission has approved the donation of abandoned bicycles to
chazitable organizations.
There are several organizations collecting bicycles at this time for
distribution to underprivileged children for Christmas. The Police
Department has approximately 35-40 bicycles that are in
reasonably good condition, and they can be donated to one or more
of these chazitable organizations.
BUDGET: None
RECOMMENDATIONS: To waive the City Code, and to approve the donation of eligible
bicycles from the Police Department to charitable organizations for
distribution to needy children.
ATTACHMENTS: None
REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER:
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