SPECIAL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM #3
MEETING DATE November 19, 2024
PREPARED FOR Mayor and Town Council
PREPARED BY Loren Umbertis, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT Adopt a resolution Declaring Public Works Vehicle 1994 Ford Super Duty Bucket Truck, and Wacker RD880 Compactor as surplus and Authorizing the disposal of the Vehicle and Equipment by Public Auction
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the resolution Declaring Public Works Vehicle 1994 Ford Super Duty Bucket Truck, and Wacker RD880 Compactor as surplus and authorizing the disposal of the Vehicle and Equipment by public auction
BACKGROUND
The Department of Public Works owns two outdated pieces of equipment:
1. 1994 Ford Super Duty Bucket Truck: Used for hanging street banners, lighting, and performing tree trimming. It has failed critical safety tests, including dielectric grounding (necessary to ground the vehicle to prevent electrocution), and requires costly repairs estimated at $36,195. No cost-effective repair options are available. Instead, the Town has partnered with San Anselmo to share maintenance and use of a newer bucket truck.
2. Wacker RD880 Compactor: This equipment has not been used in years as the Department no longer performs the type of work it supports.
DISCUSSION
Declaring this equipment as surplus allows the Town to recover some value through auction and clear space for more relevant resources. Repairing the bucket truck is impractical, and the compactor is unnecessary for current operations.
Partnering with San Anselmo for bucket truck services is cost-effective.
FISCAL IMPACT
• Costs: Up to $2,000 for towing and delivery to auction. • Revenue: Proceeds from the auction will go to the Town’s General Fund. Exact proceeds are uncertain due to the equipment's condition.
• Recommendation: Funds raised should support future vehicle and equipment purchases.
Staff does not recommend purchasing a replacement bucket truck or replacing the Compactor.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
1 RESOLUTION 24-
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF FAIRFAX DECLARING PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLE 1994 FORD SUPER DUTY BUCKET TRUCK AND WACKER RD880 COMPACTOR AS SURPLUS AND AUTHOIRIZING THE DISPOSAL OF THE VEHICLE AND
EQUIPMENT BY PY PUBLIC AUCTION
WHEREAS, the Town of Fairfax Department of Public Works owns a 1994 Ford Super Duty Bucket Truck that has been used for tasks such as hanging street banners, maintaining lighting, and tree trimming but now requires repairs estimated at $36,195, which is impractical given the age and condition of the vehicle; and
WHEREAS, the bucket truck has failed critical safety tests, including dielectric grounding, and is no longer safe for staff use; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Fairfax shall share use of Town of San Anselmo’s newly purchased bucket truck for our needs and Staff is not recommending that the Town of Fairfax purchase a replacement bucket truck vehicle; and
WHEREAS, the Town also owns a Wacker RD880 Compactor that has not been used in several years due to changes in the Department's operations, rendering it unnecessary for current or future needs; and WHEREAS, the Town Council must declare vehicles and equipment as surplus before they can be disposed of through public auction; and
WHEREAS, the estimated cost for towing or hauling the surplus equipment to auction is not expected to exceed $2,000, and any auction proceeds will be deposited into the Town’s General Fund; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Fairfax, California hereby declares the 1994 Ford Super Duty Bucket Truck and the Wacker RD990 as surplus; authorizes the sale the equipment through a public auction process; and directs the proceeds from the auction be allocated to the Town’s General Fund to support future equipment and vehicle purchases.
The foregoing resolution was duly passed and adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Fairfax at a duly noticed meeting held in said Town on the 19th of November 2024 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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BARBARA COLER
MAYOR
Attest:
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CHRISTINE FOSTER
DEPUTY TOWN CLERK