To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Surplus Vehicle/Sale of Surplus Vehicle to the City of Ferndale Police Department
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors
1. Declare a vehicle and upfitting equipment surplus; and
2. Authorize the sale of the vehicle and equipment to City of Ferndale Police Department; and
3. Deposit the revenue from the sale in the Motor Pool Fund.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Safe & Healthy Communities
Strategic Plan Category: 1009 - Expand county infrastructure resilience
DISCUSSION:
City of Ferndale Police Department has an aging patrol vehicle that is in need of replacement.
The county has a patrol vehicle that has been replaced and is fully depreciated. The Humboldt County Public Works Department wishes to direct sale the vehicle to City of Ferndale Police Department to replace their aging patrol vehicle in lieu of selling the vehicle at auction.
Equipment # 07217 2018 Ford Inceptor, Fixed Asset # FA0000027141
Sale price: $1,600.00.
Public Works and the City of Ferndale entered into this type of arrangement with other vehicles in July of 2021 and again in November of 2023; it was a benefit to both parties.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Public Works Motor Pool Reserve Fund (3500-351)
Sheriff Operations Fund (1100-221)
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
Narrative Explanation of Financial Impact:
Revenue from the sale of the surplus vehicle will be deposited in the Motor Pool budget (3500-351) and used to offset the purchase of replacement vehicles. Revenue of the surplus equipment will be deposited in the Sheriff Operations budget (1100-221). The revenue covers the salvage value of the vehicle at $1,500 and the salvage value of the equipment at $100.
STAFFING IMPACT:
There will be no impact to staffing.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
City of Ferndale, City of Ferndale Police Department.
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Your Board could choose to not approve the sale of the surplus vehicle and equipment to the City of Ferndale. However, this not recommended as the vehicle would enter surplus auction and be sold. This would not help the City of Ferndale Police Department maintain public safety.
ATTACHMENTS:
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PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Meeting of: 11/28/2023, 7/13/2021
File No.: 23-1537, 21-896