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DATE: SEPTEMBER 25, 1989
TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON. CITY MANAGER
FROM: POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEW BUSINESS
N0. 5
10-2-89
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SUBJECT: TUSTIN AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY - UNIT DONATION
Recommendation
The City Council declare surplus one marked Police Department
patrol vehicle and authorize its donation to the Tustin Area
Historical Society.
Background
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On November 7, 1988, the Tustin Area Historical Society requested
the Police Department donate an obsolete patrol vehicle for
creation of a "hands-on" Police Department display. This display
will become a part of the Tustin Area Museum (see attached letter
from John Rose, Display Coordinator).
Old patrol cars slated to be sold as surplus are now available.
One of these vehicles with obsolete appurtenant equipment, such as
light bars, cage, and interior racks, will meet the needs of the
Historical Society. Additionally, conversion will be the
responsibility of the Historical Society.
The City Attorney will. be directed
appropriate Hold Harmless Agreements.
W. DOUGLAS FRANKS
Chief of Police
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Captain Foster
Tustin Police Department
300 Centennial Way
Tustin CA, 92684
Captain Foster,
Phone (714) 731-576 1
On behalf of the Tustin Historical Scciety Eofard of Directors, I aml it itir:7
this letter to acquaint you with The Tustin tllusuem's efforts to create an
exhibit on the Police Departments history and contribution to the cit;. Thanks to
'the dedication, and long hours of work on the part of Officer D.D. Kuhlendan! u
sizable body of material has been gathered for the proposed display. During the
course of one of our planning meetings the concept of utilizing an obsolete
.patrol car as part of the exhibit, was discussed. It was suggested that we make
a formal request to the police department to see if such a vehicle was available.
Since a large percent,�ge of the audience that goes through the Museum each;►`;
are school children, it was fel; that a "hands -ori" display of an ac1uai patroll car
.:WOJId provide a very positive and meir,oraale l�;ar ni:pct eti:p�.rience. !t To;!c►vvs
that such a display would also provide the PoJce- Department with an ong-jing
community relaticns program, as the exhibit would be flexible. -to incluce
timely material from the departm:�nt. Nat!rr: lly, wre w�o�:;d like to enlist your
support for our efforts to provide the citizens of Tustin with a disp!ay� focus;ng
on the police dEpartMent. We wou!d bo. especiaily crateful for any help you
might provide us in obtaining an obsc!ete patrol vehicle for this display. l havE:
enclosed a sl,i�tch of the ptor,ose-d exhibit space, for you, reference. Please ft(;l
free to contact me at 714) 778-:;�36 if you have a»y� (jU0!-Miens or rc;r�1rr0rrt�_.
5inc;;rely
John Lemieux Rose
Display Co-ordinator
Tustin Musuor,i
Tustin Area `luseum — 395 E1 Camino Real — Tustin
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Exhibit Case
Note: Patrol Vehicle would be cut
in half just behind front seat to
create display.
Vehicle enclosed behind seat, doors function
for entry ( "hands-on exhibit")
Engine removed
for weight
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IV Support Caster
To front of Musuem