HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 6f - Surplus Designation of Fleet Asset by Sale, Auction, or Trade-In Item 6f
Department: Fire
Cost Center: 8506
For Agenda of: 5/3/2022
Placement: Consent
Estimated Time: N/A
FROM: Keith Aggson, Fire Chief
Prepared By: James Blattler, Senior Administrative Analyst
SUBJECT: SURPLUS DESIGNATION OF FLEET ASSET BY SALE, AUCTION OR
TRADE-IN
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the surplus designation of the Fire Department’s Fleet Asset No. 0331, a 2003
Pierce Lance Pumper, by sale, auction, trade-in or other method in accordance with the
City’s policies and procedures as prescribed in the Financial Management Manual
Section 405-L and 480.
DISCUSSION
To ensure sustainability of engine services to the City, the Fire Department maintains a
fleet which includes one (1) reserve fire pumper to be used when a front -line engine is
undergoing maintenance or repairs.
The Fire Department’s Fleet Asset No. 0331, a 2003 Pierce Lance Pumper, was placed
in reserve status on December 9, 2019 after 16 years of front -line service. After serving
2 years in reserve status, Fleet Asset No. 0331 suffered significant pump failure which
would exceed the value of the vehicle to repair or replace. Due to the age of the pumper,
and the likelihood of other mechanical failures, it is no longer cost effective to maintain
the vehicle.
The Fire Department temporarily maintained two reserve pumpers to assist with the
recent firefighter recruit academy, however, due to the mechanic failure of Fleet Asset
Number 0331, the department will continue the use of the previous reserve engine , Fleet
Asset No. 0029, a 2000 Pierce Lance Pumper, until the next engine replacement
scheduled for Fiscal Year 2024.
Policy Context
Per the City’s Financial Management Manual: Section 405-F, “Fleet Use Target
Guidelines Before Replacement”, front-line fire pumper trucks should be replaced after
16 years with an allowed additional 4 years of backup service . Section 408-A, “Section
906 of the City Charter provides that the Council must approve the sale of surplus property
(real or personal) with an estimated value greater than $1,000.”
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Item 6f
Public Engagement
This item is on the agenda for the May 3, 2022 City Council meeting and will follow all
required postings and notifications. The public will have an opportunity to comment on
this item at or before the meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) does not apply to the recommended
actions in this report, because none of the actions constitute a “Project” under CEQA
Guidelines Sec. 15378.
FISCAL IMPACT
Budgeted: No Budget Year: 2021-22
Funding Identified: N/A
Fiscal Analysis:
Funding
Sources
Total Budget
Available
Current
Funding
Request
Remaining
Balance
Annual
Ongoing
Cost
General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0
State
Federal
Fees
Other:
Total $0 $0 $0 $0
There is no net-negative fiscal impact anticipated. The sale, auction, trade-in or other
method of disposal will result in an estimated $3,000 increase of the “Fleet Sale of Surplus
Property” revenue fund.
ALTERNATIVES
Council could decide to deny or defer the surplus designation of the 2003 Pierce
Lance Pumper. This alternative is not recommended by City Staff, as denying or
deferring will only result in a decrease in value of the vehicle.
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