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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 09-2023 (22-1069)• _ City of South San Francisco City Council • Resolution: RES 09-2023 File Number: 22-1069 P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA Enactment Number: RES 09-2023 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF TWO POLICE EBIKES VALUED AT $11,235.57 FROM GENENTECH, INC., ADDING TO THE POLICE FLEET TO BE USED BY C.O.T (COMMUNITY OUTREACH TEAM). WHEREAS, in December 2022, Genentech reached out to the South San Francisco Police Department (SSFPD) regarding donating two eBikes (electronic bikes) from American Bike Patrol Services valued at $11,235.57; and WHEREAS, the eBikes will be used by C.O.T. (Community Outreach Team) to enable officers to patrol areas not accessible by vehicles, such as the Centennial Trail, Bay Trail and accessing homeless encampments; and WHEREAS, the eBike is capable of moving any officer to speeds of up to 28 miles per hour quickly, via pedal or throttle; and WHEREAS, the difference between eBikes and standard pedal bicycles lies in the motorized system - meaning the motor kicks in as the rider pedals the bike, increasing in speed as the rider increases their pedaling; and WHEREAS, eBike benefits versus a standard pedal bicycle, would be access to more areas, less threatening, improve community outreach and greater stealth; and WHEREAS, SSFPD currently has five standard pedal bicycles in the fleet; and WHEREAS, adding eBikes to the fleet will enhance SSFPD's ability to serve the community and residents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco hereby accept a donation of two Police eBikes valued $11,235.57 from Genetech, Inc., adding to the police fleet to be used by C.O.T. City of South San Francisco File Number: 22-1069 Enactment Number: RES 09-2023 At a meeting of the City Council on 1/25/2023, a motion was made by Councilmember Addiego, seconded by Councilmember Flores, that this Resolution be approved. The motion passed. Yes: 5 Mayor Nicolas, Vice Mayor Nagales, Councilmember Addiego, Councilmember Coleman, and Councilmember Flores Attest byn r Rosa ovea Acosta, City Clerk City of South San Francisco