COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
SUBJECT:
Accept the donation of a used custom concession trailer from Dustin’s Bar-B-Q Incorporated for use by the City of Edgewater Public Safety Departments
DEPARTMENT:
Police
SUMMARY:
The Edgewater Police Department is requesting City Council approval to accept the donation of a 2001, 28-foot Cargo Express concession trailer from Dustin’s Bar-B-Q, Inc. This donation will enhance the City’s ability to respond effectively during natural disasters and other large-scale emergencies.
The trailer will be shared between the Police and Fire Departments and will serve as a mobile kitchen unit. During disasters, local stores and restaurants are often closed, creating challenges in providing meals to on-duty personnel. At peak times, the City may have more than 200 employees working in the field, all of whom require sustenance to continue operations. Additionally, when the Police or Fire Department responds to mutual aid requests in other jurisdictions, the ability to be self-sufficient is critical.
The trailer will also provide the capacity to prepare and distribute meals in areas without infrastructure and, in times of extreme disaster, could be utilized to provide meals to affected residents. Acceptance of this donation represents a significant improvement to the City’s disaster preparedness and operational resilience. New trailers like these are typically sold for more than $75,000.
BUDGETED ITEM: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ Not Applicable
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the acceptance of the donation of the 2001 28-foot Cargo Express concession trailer from Dustin’s Bar-B-Q, Incorporated.