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Miramar approves donation of 11 surplus public-safety vehicles to Commonwealth of Bahamas
Summary
The City Commission approved donating 11 surplus public-safety vehicles — one ambulance and 10 police pursuit vehicles — to the Royal Bahamas Police Force under Florida statute 274.06; the Bahamas delegation will coordinate shipment and will cover transport costs.
The Miramar City Commission on Feb. 5, 2025 approved donating 11 surplus public-safety vehicles — one fire-rescue ambulance and 10 police pursuit vehicles — to the Commonwealth of Bahamas Royal Police Force under Florida Statute 274.06.
The donation, presented by Kirk Hobson Garcia, acting director of Public Works, was described as a way to "strengthen regional collaboration" and to “optimize the use of surplus assets.” Hobson Garcia said the vehicles have been cleaned and prepped and that the Bahamas will arrange and pay for shipping. He also said a formal handover event is scheduled for the following morning at 9:30 a.m.
City staff told commissioners each…
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