Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION OF OLDER
TRANSIT VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria Regional Transit utilizes transit vehicles and equipment purchased primarily with Federal Transit Administration funding; and
WHEREAS, federal regulations require the City to dispose of transit assets in accordance with applicable Federal Transit Administration requirements once those assets reach the end of their useful life; and
WHEREAS, the Transit Division has identified certain vehicles and equipment that have met or exceeded their federally defined useful life and are no longer cost -effective to maintain; and
WHEREAS, disposal of these assets through public auction is an appropriate method to obtain fair market value while complying with federal requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. Authorize the disposition of older transit vehicles and equipment. 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 (TAM) Plan
SECTION 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign sales agreements with a reputable auction company for the surplus of the transit vehicles listed in the Council Agenda Report.
SECTION 3. Approve t he proceeds from the sale of these transit vehicles be recorded in the Transit budget accounting system and used for future capital projects approved by the Federal Transit Administration (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.
SECTION 4. Authorize the Chief Deputy City Clerk to make minor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial con formance 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.
Attachment A
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council o f the City of Santa Maria, California, held this 15th day of September 2026.
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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City Manager