TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Bruce Moe, City Manager
FROM:
Steve S. Charelian, Finance Director
Erick Lee, Public Works Director
Julie Bondarchuk, Financial Controller
Mario Hernandez, Purchasing Supervisor
Mike Grafton, Equipment Maintenance Supervisor
SUBJECT:Title
Consideration of a Resolution for the Donation (Sale) of up to Five Surplus Police Vehicles to the Town of Pickens, Mississippi (Finance Director Charelian).
A) APPROVE SALE OF SURPLUS VEHICLES
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0054, AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
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Recommended Action
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that City Council consider adopting Resolution No. 23-0054 and approving the sale of up to five surplus police vehicles to the Town of Pickens, Mississippi and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement.
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FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
The surplus vehicles have been retired from City service and have an average value of approximately $5,000 - $12,000 each. All export and associated fees for title and licensing will be handled by the Town of Pickens, Mississippi.
BACKGROUND:
The five Police Department vehicles in consideration were replaced as part of the City's fleet replacement program. The new police vehicles are either now in service or in transition to be in service. Typically, surplus vehicles are sent to auction for the best attainable value as required by the City's Municipal Code. City Council may waive this requirement.
With City Council approval, the City has previously donated surplus ambulances and property to our sister city, Santa Rosalia, to support their efforts to serve their community. The City has also donated vehicles and equipment to other organizations, including El Camino College, Manhattan Beach Unified School District, Manhattan Beach CERT program, and the Los Angeles County Fire Life Guards. These organizations are typically another public age...
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