RES 26-1551: Authorizing the Saint Paul Police Department to donate a surplus patrol car to the Saint Paul Police Historical Society.

Description

Authorizing the Saint Paul Police Department to donate a surplus patrol car to the Saint Paul Police Historical Society.

Summary

The document is a request from the St. Paul Police Historical Society to receive a surplus St. Paul Police Department squad car for preservation and public education. The Society proposes restoring and maintaining the vehicle, when appropriate, in its original department appearance and using it only for exhibits, community events, parades, historical displays, and outreach. The request does not itself create legislation or authorize a transfer. Instead, it acknowledges that any donation must comply with department policies and applicable City of St. Paul regulations, including required documentation and approval procedures. If approved, the transfer would affect the Police Department, city officials responsible for surplus property, and the nonprofit recipient. The stated purpose is to preserve police history and provide the public with a tangible representation of the department’s development and service.