ITEM TITLE:
#25-52 - Authorizing the Donation of Two (2) Matrice 210 Drones to the City of Skagway Public Safety
SUBMITTED BY: Kalin King, Chief of Police
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Expenditure Required: NA
Unencumbered Balance: N/A
Funding Source: NA
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the decommission and donation of two Matrice 210 drones to City of Skagway Public Safety’s new drone program.
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The City of Skagway has reached out to the Valdez Police Department for guidance in developing a small unmanned aircraft system (drone) program. The police department is requesting authorization from the city council to donate two obsolete Matrice 210 drones to the City of Skagway to assist in the development of a start-up and training platform.