DATE: SEPTEMBER 23, 2025
DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS - FLEET MAINTENANCE DIVISION
FROM: DAVID JACOBS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
BY: TERRY MILLEMAN, FLEET MANAGER
TITLE: SURPLUS VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT FOR DISPOSAL
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
A motion to approve a resolution pursuant to Salinas Municipal Code section 12-15 declaring vehicles and equipment surplus and authorizing their disposal.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
City Council is authorized pursuant to Salinas Municipal Code Section 12-15 to declare City vehicles, equipment, and other City-owned property no longer suitable for public use as surplus and to authorize their disposal through contracted auction services.
BACKGROUND:
The Fleet Division has identified vehicles that need to be sold at auction or disposed of. Following here, and attached to the resolution, is a list of vehicles and equipment that is recommended for auction or disposal if needed:
Year
QTY
Make
Model
Vin/Serial
Auction/Scrap
Unit #
2002
1 CHEVY
Silverado 1500
1GCEC14TX2Z318648
AUCTION
PW 21
2019
1 DODGE
CARAVAN
2C4RDGEG0KR648196
AUCTION
POL 455
2008
1 FORD
EXCAPE
1FMCU92Z78KE73939
AUCTION
PW 806
2012
1 STALKER
RADAR TRAILER
1P9191019CG301408
AUCTION
PW 441
1996
1 FORD
E-250 VAN
1FTHE24H2THA60545
AUCTION
PW 47
2011
1 CHEVY
IMPALA
2G1WG5EK3B1250295
AUCTION
PW 410
2015
1 FORD
TAURUS
1FAHP2MK6FG159634
SCRAP
POL 405
2018
1 DODGE
CHARGER
2C3CDXAT4JH282910
SCRAP
POL 326
MISCELLANEOUS
LIBRARY OFFICE FURNATURE
SCRAP/
AUCTION
The Police Department has three (3) vehicles that need surplus. POL-455 and POL-326 have extensive damage from accidents and the repair needed surpasses the vehicles’ worth. And POL 405 has mechanical issues that exceed the vehicle’s worth. POL-405 and POL-326 are patrol units so the usable parts and equipment will be removed and what’s left will be salvaged at A&S Metals. POL-455 will be sold at auction.
The Public Works Department has (3) vehicles that need surplus. These three vehicles PW-21, PW-410, and PW-441 have exceeded their life and have already been replaced with new units. These units will be sold at auction.
The Airport has one (1) vehicle that needs surplus. PW-806 has exceeded its life and has already been replaced. This vehicle will be sold at auction.
The Library and Community Services Department has one (1) vehicle and miscellaneous furniture that need surplus. PW-47 has exceeded its life and has already been replaced and the stored office furniture at the train station will be removed by staff. If anything is of value, it will be sold at auction. And what is damaged or has no value will be disposed of at the City Yard dumpster.
CEQA CONSIDERATION:
Not a Project. The City of Salinas has determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378).
DEPARTMENT COORDINATION:
Disposal of surplus property requires staff time from Finance Purchasing Division, Police Department, Administration Divisions, Fire Department, Library, Maintenance and Public Works Vehicle Maintenance Division.
Vehicle maintenance personnel must remove City equipment and decals from the vehicles. Public Works Vehicle Maintenance Division makes minor repairs on the vehicles to get them operational for better sale value. Fleet Maintenance coordinates and lists the sale with the auction companies.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
Disposing of vehicles and equipment not suitable for City use supports City Council goals of “Ensuring fiscal responsibility and financial management” FISCAL AND SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:
The sale of the identified surplus should generate approximately $5,000 to $8,000 in revenue which will be to the benefit of the City’s General Fund.
Fund
Appropriation
Appropriation
Name
Total Appropriation
Amount for recommendation
FY 25-26 Operating Budget Page
Last Budget Action (Date, Resolution)
1000
00.0000-57.8020
Other Revenue Surplus Property
$46,544.50
TBD
176
6/17/25, 23269
*The FY 2025-26 Operating Budget was adopted on June 17, 2025.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
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