RESOLUTION NO. ____________(N.C.S.)
A RESOLUTION DECLARING CERTAIN VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT SURPLUS, AUTHORIZING THEIR DISPOSAL, AND APPROVING THE DONATION OF FIRE APPARATUS TO THE COMMUNITIES OF CHAVINDA, MICHOACAN AND SAN LUIS RIO COLORADO, SONORA.
WHEREAS, the Salinas Fire Department has identified several vehicles and equipment that no longer meet service demands, necessitating their disposal; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Salinas Municipal Code section 12-15, the City Council is authorized to declare surplus and the disposal of certain vehicles and equipment; and WHEREAS, the Mayors of Chavinda, Michoacan and San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora, have formally requested assistance from the Salinas Fire Department for the donation of fire apparatus to serve their town; and WHEREAS, a 2001 HME Central States identified as surplus fire apparatus, are recommended for donation to the community of Chavinda, Michoacan; and WHEREAS, a 2002 HME Central States identified as surplus fire apparatus, are recommended for donation to the community of San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora; and WHEREAS, Resolution #21831 previously authorized the surplus of miscellaneous firefighting tools and equipment, vehicle accessories, and firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE) that are beyond useful life or no longer supported by the manufacturer for parts or repair; and WHEREAS, the Salinas Fire Department seeks authorization to donate surplus items in Resolution #21831 to the municipality of Chavinda, Michoacan and San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora; and WHEREAS, the Salinas Fire Department seeks authorization to surplus a 1988 Simon Duplex Tractor, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria sedan, 2007 Ford Expedition, and a 2002 Chevy Tahoe, authorizing their disposal through contracted auction services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Salinas approves the declaration of the following vehicles and equipment as surplus and authorizes their disposal, in accordance with Salinas Municipal Code section 12-15; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes the donation ofsurplus fire vehicles #1 and #2 and equipment to the municipalities of Chavinda, Michoacan, and San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora, in accordance with in accordance with Salinas Municipal Code section 12-16:
Vehicle #1 is a 2001 HME Central States, Model 1871 Type 1 Fire Engine, License 1102431. This unit previously served as the first out engine at Fire Station 2 and as a reserve engine since 2018 and was replaced by a 2021 Pierce Enforcer Type 1 fire engine at Fire Station 1.
Vehicle #2 is a 2002 HME Central States, Model 1871 Type 1 Fire Engine, License 1130477. This unit previously served as the first out engine at Fire Station 3 and as a reserve engine since 2016. This unit is replaced by a 2021 Pierce Enforcer Type 1 fire engine at Fire Station 6.
Vehicle #3 is a 1988 Simon Duplex Tractor Drawn Aerial, License 1346950. This unit was purchased from City of Anaheim in 2015 and used as a training tiller during the transition from straight ladder truck to tractor drawn aerials.
Vehicle # 4 is a 2007 Ford Crown Victoria sedan, license 1233947. This vehicle is 15 years old and has had a variety of mechanical issues. This vehicle was a former Fire Chief car and staff car for the Fire Department.
Vehicle # 5 is 2007 Ford Expedition, UT4. This vehicle was the EMS officer’s vehicle and later a staff utility vehicle. This vehicle has been replaced by a 2022 Ram 1500.
Vehicle #6 is a 2002 Chevy Tahoe, UT6. This vehicle was a Fire Prevention vehicle and an administrative staff vehicle.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 5th day of December 2023 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: APPROVED:
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Kimbley Craig, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Patricia M. Barajas, CITY CLERK