DATE:
June 9, 2026
01
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
RATIFY ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FROM THE VIEJAS BAND OF KUMEYAAY INDIANS (DISTRICTS: ALL)
Body
OVERVIEW
County of San Diego (County) Administrative Code Article III, Section 66, Acceptance of Gifts, and Board of Supervisors (Board) Policy A-112, Acceptance and Use of Gifts and Donations, permits the acceptance of gifts by the administrative head of each department in the County, subject to approval by the County Board. This is a request to ratify the acceptance of a 2017 Ford Leader E-350 Ambulance donation to County Fire from the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians with a retail value of approximately $18,000-$25,000. The donated ambulance will support emergency medical services in the San Diego County Fire Protection District Ground Ambulance Service Area.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
1. In accordance with County of San Diego Administrative Code Article III, Section 66, Acceptance of Gifts, and Board of Supervisors Policy A-112, Acceptance and Use of Gifts and Donations, ratify the acceptance of a 2017 Ford Leader E-350 Ambulance donation from the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians with a retail value of approximately $18,000-$25,000.
2. Authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to sign a letter of appreciation on behalf of the Board of Supervisors and the County of San Diego to the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
Advanced (Paramedic) and Basic (Emergency Medical Technician) Life Support ambulances are critical components to an emergency medical services (EMS) system that seeks to reduce health
disparities in our region. The San Diego County Fire Protection District Ground Ambulance Service Area (ASA) ensures residents in rural and other unincorporated areas have equitable access to emergency medical services.
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The proposed action of accepting an ambulance donation further supports the mission of the San Diego ...
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