Legislation Details

File #: 26-888    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 8/17/2026 In control: Public Works
On agenda: 9/15/2026 Final action:
Title: Surplus Vehicles/Sale of Surplus Vehicles to the City of Ferndale Police Department
Attachments: 1. Staff Report

To: Board of Supervisors

From: Public Works

Agenda Section: Consent

Vote Requirement: Majority

SUBJECT:
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Surplus Vehicles/Sale of Surplus Vehicles 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 vehicles 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:
The City of Ferndale Police Department has two aging patrol vehicles that are in need of replacement.

The county has two patrol vehicles that have been replaced and are fully depreciated. The Humboldt County Public Works Department wishes to direct sale the vehicles to the City of Ferndale Police Department to replace their aging patrol vehicles in lieu of selling the vehicles at auction.
Equipment: # 07235 2021 Ford Inceptor Fixed Asset # FA0000028902
# 07242 2021 Ford Inceptor Fixed Asset # FA0000028948
Sale price: $3,200

Public Works and the City of Ferndale and Blue Lake Rancheria Tribal Police Departments have entered into this type of arrangement with other vehicles in July of 2021, November of 2023, December of 2025, and again in September 2026; it was a benefit to all 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 vehicles 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 b...

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