RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE,
TO SIGN SALES AGREEMENTS WITH A REPUTABLE AUCTION
COMPANY TO SURPLUS TRANSIT VEHICLES THAT HAVE MET THE
END OF THEIR FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION-DEFINED
USEFUL LIFE.
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria operates the Santa Maria Regional Transit service, utilizing various motor vehicles and equipment to provide transportation services to its residents; and
WHEREAS, the Transit Program has identified several transit vehicles, inclu ding (2) 40-foot 2011, (1) 40-foot 2007 Low-Floor heavy-duty Gillig buses, (1) 25-foot 2010 Dodge Caravan, and (1) Ford 2015 Cutaway which have reached the end of their Federal Transit Administration (FTA) approved useful life as defined by C ode of Federal Regulations (CFR) 200; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to surplus these older transit vehicles through reputable auction procedures to maximize returns and comply with federal regulations;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
1. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to sign sales agreements with a reputable auction company for the surplus of the transit vehicle stated above. The disposition of these transit vehicles shall be conducted in accordance with federal regulations, including but not limited to CFR 200, and the City's Transit Asset Management Plan; and
2. The proceeds from the sale of these transit vehicles shall be recorded in the Transit budget accounting system and used for future capital projects approved by the FTA. In the event that the sale of any of these vehicles exceeds the $5,000 threshold, the City shall reimburse FTA a proportionate amount based on FTA's participation in the original award; and
3. The City shall utilize the services of GovDeal, an online auction company, for the sale of these transit vehicles based on past successful experiences and better sales results; and
4. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make minor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance of 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 held this 16th day of April 2024.
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Department Director
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Interim City Manager