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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
FROM: Robert F. Neumann,Fire Chief®
SUBJECT: DONATION OF A SURPLUS FIRE ENGINE
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution authorizing the Fire Chief to proceed with the donation of the 1977 Mack fire
engine to the city of Todos Santos,Mexico.
DISCUSSION
Based on the City of San Luis Obispo's vehicle replacement guidelines and the recent purchase
of the new Pierce fire engine, (City ID # 7925) a 1977 Mack engine has become a surplus
vehicle. This vehicle would normally be scheduled for auction in the near future. The Fire
Department Apparatus Mechanic has cited several problems with this unit that would require
major expenditures to facilitate bringing this vehicle back into operational status or to make it of
value at auction. Several pieces of equipment and hardware have been stripped off of this unit
and have been placed in service on both the new unit and similar units.
Staff has learned through Amigos/USA that Todos Santos, Mexico is in need of a fire engine.
Amigos/USA is a non-profit organization (in association with the Rotary Clubs) designed to
assist in the relocation of fire equipment which has been removed from service in the United
States to needy citizens and Fire Departments in Mexico. The group is made up of Mexican and
U.S. firefighters and was formed after the Mexico City earthquake pointed out the lack of fire
equipment in Mexico.
The City has successfully participated in this program in the past and gained the respect of many
communities both in the United States and Mexico. In fact, our 1956 ladder truck is in service
at Moreila in mainland Mexico and a 1977 Van Pelt engine is in service at the airport at San Jose
Del Cabo.
In this case, staff will.work directly with Todos Santos. City officials from that city will meet
with San Luis Obispo City Firefighters, who have volunteered their personal time to drive the
unit to the border.
The vehicle will then be placed into service with Todos Santos as their primary response engine.
and will have a sign reading"Donated to Todos Santos by the City of San Luis Obispo."
CONCURRENCE
The Finance Director concurs with the recommendation.
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FISCAL IMPACT
A donation of this engine to Todos Santos, Mexico will require a one-time action by City staff.
Other alternatives would require more staff time and the City would also incur additional
administrative costs to relocate the vehicle to a California sales broker or to bring the engine to
auction. The City should realistically expect to receive $3,000 to $5,000 in net return if the unit
was sold as is at an auction.
Staff believes the good will achieved by the City more than offsets for this loss.
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RESOLUTION NO. (2000 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF TIM COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
DECLARING THE 1977 MACK FIRE ENGINE AS SURPLUS PROPERTY
WHEREAS,the Fire Department's 1977 Mack fire engine has become a surplus vehicle
and,
WHEREAS, staff has learned through Amigos/USA(a non-profit organization) that
Todos Santos,Mexico is in need of a fire engine and,
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby declares the 1977 Mack Fire Engine is surplus
property.
SECTION 2. The 1977 Mack fire engine will be donated to Todos Santos, Mexico.
On motion of , seconded by
And on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES;
ABSENT:
The foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this day of 2000.
Mayor Allen Settle
ATTEST:
City Clerk Lee Price
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