Item No. 5
Town of Atherton
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT – CONSENT AGENDA
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
GEORGE RODERICKS, CITY MANAGER
FROM: STEVE MCCULLEY, CHIEF OF POLICE
DATE: APRIL 15, 2026
SUBJECT: DECLARE AS SURPLUS ONE (1) MARKED POLICE VEHICLE.
RECOMMENDATION
1) Declare one (1) 2018 Ford Explorer marked police vehicle as surplus and authorize the sale via auction.
BACKGROUND
The fleet of vehicles used by the Atherton Police Department (APD) is regularly reviewed to identify vehicles that need replacement due to mileage and wear. The Department has a vehicle replacement fund to which annual amounts are contributed, so that when vehicles reach the end of their useful life, funds are available for their replacement.
After reviewing the PD fleet, it was determined that one of our current 2018 Ford Explorers, marked as a patrol car (mileage 96,904), is in poor overall condition. Due to age, mileage, and mechanical condition, this vehicle has reached the end of its service expectancy as marked police patrol vehicle. Staff recommends this vehicle be sent to auction after the emergency equipment is removed. This recommendation is based on the vehicle's overall condition, its current value, and the rising cost of maintenance and repairs.
ANALYSIS
Surplus Vehicles
All emergency equipment has already been removed. Staff recommends this vehicle be sent to auction to avoid further maintenance expenses.
Fleet Vehicle Surplus Staff Report
April 15, 2026
Marked 2018 Ford Explorer Police Vehicle (VIN# 1FM5K8AR3HGE01276 - 96,904 miles).
This vehicle is in poor overall condition. Given its age, mileage, and mechanical condition, this vehicle has reached the end of its service expectancy as a marked police patrol vehicle. All emergency equipment has already been removed. Staff recommends this vehicle be sent to auction. This recommendation is based on the vehicle's overall condition, its current value, and the rising cost of maintenance and repairs.
POLICY FOCUS
Staff will use First Capitol Auction to sell the one (1) marked 2018 Ford Explorer.
FISCAL IMPACT
The funds received from the vehicle auction will be included in the equipment replacement fund.
PUBLIC NOTICE
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