DATE: JANUARY 13, 2026
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 and equipment that need to be sold at auction or otherwise disposed of. Following here, and attached to the resolution, is a list of vehicles and equipment that are recommended for auction or disposal:
Year
QTY
Make
Model
Vin/Serial
Auction/Scrap
Unit #
2006
1 FORD
E-SERIES VAN
1FTSE34L46DB36925
AUCTION
PW 68
2007
1 FORD
EXPEDITION
1FMFK16527LA42509
AUCTION
UT101 42509
2008
1 FORD
F-250 TRUCK
1FTSX21568EA09195
AUCTION
BAT2 9195
2016
1 CHEVY
MALIBU
1G11C5SA0GF135283
AUCTION
POL 428A
2016
1 CHEVY
MALIBU
1G11C5SA0GF117236
AUCTION
POL 430A
2016
1 CHEVY
MALIBU
1G11C5SA1GF119416
AUCTION
POL 431A
2005
1 INTERCEPTOR
GO-4 PARKING ENFORCEMENT
2W9MPH5505P044141
AUCTION
POL S346
2005
1 INTERCEPTOR
GO-4 PARKING ENFORCEMENT
2W9MPH5575P044153
AUCTION
POL S347
2005
1 INTERCEPTOR
GO-4 PARKING ENFORCEMENT
2W9MPH5525P044142
AUCTION
POL S348
Year
QTY
Make
Model
Vin/Serial
Auction/Scrap
Unit #
2007
1 INTERCEPTOR
GO-4 PARKING ENFORCEMENT
2W9MPH6108S044153
AUCTION
POL S349
2017
1 CHEVY
TAHOE PD
1GNLCDEC5HR207903
SCRAP
POL 373W
2024
10 UPFIT SCRAP
EXPLORER REAR SEATS
N-A
AUCTION
N-A
1996
1 LINCOLN
GENERATOR
U1960306181
AUCTION
N-A
1954
1 CRAFTSMAN
GRINDER
1157575
AUCTION
N-A
1981
1 ROCKWELL
DRILL PRESS
N-A
AUCTION
N-A
1998
1 ZEP 906201
PARTS WASHER
SER# 8054276
AUCTION
N-A
1996
1 MOHAWK
9K POUND LIFT
SER# 9601044
AUCTION
N-A
1996
1 ROTARY
9K POUND LIFT
SAD96D0251
AUCTION
N-A
The Police Department has eight (8) vehicles identified for surplus. POL-373W sustained extensive damage because of an accident, and the cost of repairs exceeds the vehicle’s value. POL S346, POL S347, POL S348, and POL S349 are aging parking enforcement vehicles that are no longer in service and have mechanical issues with repair costs exceeding their value. POL-428A, POL 430A, and POL-431A are unmarked units that have already been replaced. POL 373W will be disposed of through A&S Metals, and all the other PD vehicles will be sold at auction.
The Fire Department has (2) vehicles that need surplus. These two vehicles UT101 42509 and BAT2 9195 have exceeded their useful life and have already been replaced with new units. These units will be sold at auction.
The Library and Community Services Department has one (1) vehicle. PW-68 has exceeded its useful life and has already been replaced. This vehicle will be sold at auction.
The Public Works Department has equipment that needs surplus. The rear seats from ten Explorers were removed during the conversion of the vehicles into police patrol units to accommodate prisoner transport installations. As a result, these removed seats no longer have any operational use for the City. The 1996 Lincoln generator is an older generator that has been replaced. The 1954 Craftsman grinder and the 1981 Rockwell drill press were replaced for not meeting OSHA safety standards. The 1998 ZEP parts washer was replaced due to employee safety. Both vehicle lifts have already been replaced due to exceeding their useful life and their posing a safety risk to staff. All these items will be sold at auction.
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 goal of “Ensuring fiscal responsibility and financial management.” FISCAL AND SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:
The sale of the identified surplus should generate approximately $25,000 to $30,000 in revenue which will be to the benefit of the City’s General Fund.
Fund
General Ledger Number (Operating/CIP)
General Ledger Account Name
Remaining Budget Appropriation
Amount Requested
1000
00.0000-57.8020
Other Revenue Surplus Property
N/A
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
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