FAIRFAX TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE June 3, 2026
PREPARED FOR Mayor and Town Council
PREPARED BY Kristin Arnold, P.E. Director of Public Works SUBJECT Adopt a Resolution Declaring the 1994 Ford F-Series Dump Truck as Surplus and Authorizing Its Disposal by Public Auction
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution declaring the 1994 Ford F-Series dump truck as surplus and authorizing its disposal by public auction.
BACKGROUND
The Department of Public Works has an outdated 1994 Ford F-Series dump truck. This vehicle was previously used for significant landslide cleanups, especially during large winter storms. The Town also owns two other dump trucks that are utilized more frequently throughout the year.
DISCUSSION
The 1994 Ford F-Series dump truck does not meet current California Air Resources Board (CARB) requirements for regular operation and is therefore not suitable for continued service. While the vehicle could potentially qualify for low-use under CARB, it has seen minimal use in recent years. Given that the Public Works Department maintains two additional dump trucks, retaining this vehicle is not operationally necessary. The truck occupies valuable storage space and would require ongoing maintenance to remain in operable condition. Declaring this vehicle as surplus will allow the Town to recover some value through auction and free up space and reduce maintenance liability. Staff does not recommend purchasing a replacement dump truck, as two other dump trucks are sufficient to meet operational needs.
FISCAL IMPACT
The proceeds from the public auction will go to the Town’s General Fund. Exact proceeds are uncertain due to the vehicle’s age.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
Town of Fairfax
Resolution No. 2026
RESOLUTION 2026-
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF FAIRFAX DECLARING THE 1994 FORD F-SERIES DUMP TRUCK AS SURPLUS AND AUTHOIRIZING
ITS DISPOSAL BY PY PUBLIC AUCTION
WHEREAS, the Town of Fairfax Department of Public Works owns a 1994 Ford F-Series dump truck that has been used historically for storm response and landslide cleanup; and WHEREAS, the vehicle is outdated, has seen minimal use in recent years, and does not meet current California Air Resources Board (CARB) requirements for regular operation; and WHEREAS, the Town Council must declare vehicles as surplus before it can be disposed of through public auction; and
WHEREAS, 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 that:
1. The 1994 Ford F-Series dump truck is hereby declared surplus property.
2. The Town Manager, or designee, is authorized to dispose of the vehicle through public auction or other lawful means consistent with Town policies.
3. This resolution shall become effective immediately, as determined by law or policy.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the Town Council of the Town of Fairfax on this 3rd day of June 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
ATTEST
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STEPHANIE HELLMAN CHRISTINE FOSTER
MAYOR DEPUTY TOWN CLERK