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An Ordinance Authorizing the Donation of Surplus Fire Department Equipment to the Black Fire Brigade
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Introduction
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The Village of Oak Park's Fire Department is investing in modernizing its exercise equipment to enhance the well-being, fitness, and operational readiness of Village firefighters. As part of this equipment update, the Fire Department, in conjunction with the Fire Department's Wellness Committee, which includes both labor and management representatives, has identified a way to prolong the use of the existing exercise equipment to continue to enhance fire safety. Jointly, they agreed to donate the equipment to the Black Fire Brigade, an Illinois not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
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Recommended Action
Adopt the ordinance.
Prior Board Action
The Board has approved ordinances for disposing of equipment as they become necessary. The Board approved equipment sales on March 24, 2026 (ORD 26-124) and February 17, 2026 (ORD 26-113), most recently.
Background
In accordance with Village policy and State law (65 ILCS 5/11-76-4), the Village may, by Ordinance, authorize the disposition of designated personal property (as opposed to real property) to dispose of vehicles and materials no longer usable to the Village.
Items on the attached "Exhibit A" will be disposed of via donation to the Black Fire Brigade. The equipment listed in Exhibit A is a candidate for disposal based on the criteria that are no longer useful to the Fire Department.
This donation reflects the Village of Oak Park's commitment to sustainability, responsible stewardship of public resources, and support for community-based organizations that advance public service and workforce development. The Black Fire Brigade works to promote and protect the fire service while providing education, resources, recruitment, training, and employment pathways for young people interested in becoming emergency medical technicians and firefighters....
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