Donate surplus 1991 fire engine to volunteer fire department in Nicaragua
In Plain English
The city owns a 33-year-old fire truck it no longer uses for emergency calls. Richmond's Fire Department wants to give this surplus equipment to volunteer firefighters in Managua, Nicaragua. The donation costs the city nothing and helps an international partner department serve their community.
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Votes
Approve the donation
4 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond will donate a 33-year-old fire truck to volunteer firefighters in Nicaragua after council members voted unanimously to approve the gift. The 1991 Pierce Dash Pumper is no longer used for emergency calls in Richmond but can still serve the Managua Volunteer Fire Department. The donation costs the city nothing since the truck was already surplus equipment. This routine disposal of outdated equipment helps an international partner while clearing space in the city's fleet.
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