FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 21, 2023
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
Prepared by: Interim Fire Chief
SUBJECT: DONATION OF SURPLUS TYPE III FIRE ENGINE
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopt a Resolution declaring a 1999 International Navistar Type III Engine, Asset Number F231-99 (License 1004886), as surplus property and approving its donation to La Misi6n Rotary Club.
BACKGROUND:
The 1999 International Type III engine was decommissioned on July 6, 2021, reaching the end of its useful life. It was replaced with a new 2021 Freightliner Type III Engine. It is cost -prohibitive to maintain this unit as a reserve engine.
DISCUSSION:
A representative for La Misi6n Rotary Club is seeking a used operational fire engine and equipment for fire suppression efforts for La Misi6n Voluntario Fire Station, located in Mexico, 50 miles south of the U.S. San Diego border. Currently, firefighters use shovels and buckets of water/dirt hauled into the hills with 4x4 community trucks. They have an immediate need for an engine/pumper to improve firefighting efforts in their community.
The donation of a surplus engine La Misi6n Voluntario Fire Station will greatly improve the department's ability to respond and suppress fires, improving the safety of their and surrounding communities.
Fiscal Considerations
The surplus value of the engine is estimated to be between $8,000-$10,000. Donating the engine to La Misi6n Rotary Club eliminates the City's liability for ongoing maintenance and operating costs.
Impact to the Community
The donation of this unit will not result in a decrease in City service levels. This donated vehicle will provide a deserving community with improved health and safety services and serve as an act of goodwill by the City.
BRADLEY J. DA DRIDGE
Interim Fire Chief
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING A 1999
INTERNATIONAL NAVISTAR TYPE III ENGINE, ASSET NUMBER F231-99 (LICENSE 1004886), AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND APPROVING ITS DONATION TO LA MISIbN ROTARY CLUB
WHEREAS, as the Santa Maria Fire Department has determined a fire engine to be surplus property; and
WHEREAS, the donation of the fire engine to the La MisiOn Rotary Club will provide the La Misi6n Voluntario Fire Station in Mexico the ability to provide much - improved fire and lifesaving services to their community.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
1. One 1999 International Navistar Type III Engine, (Unit F231-99) is hereby declared surplus property, and said surplus property is authorized to be donated to the La Misi6n Rotary Club for the La Misi6n Voluntario Fire Station in Mexico; and
2. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make minor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance with the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall consult with the City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, held this 21St day of March 2023.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Department Director
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City Man9ger