REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD MEETING DATE:  March  6, 2018
CATEGORY:  Consent - General Government-3.

SUBJECT:

Auction Sale of Two (2) Water Trucks

Supervisorial District No. :  All

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:  Angela Davis, Director of Support Services, (530) 225-5515

STAFF REPORT APPROVED BY:  Angela Davis, Director of Support Services, (530) 225-5515

RECOMMENDATION

Approve and authorize the sale of the following water trucks via public auction: (1) 1976 Kenworth COE 3,000 Gallon Water Truck, at the high bid of $15,351; and (2) 1979 Kenworth 3,000 Gallon Water Truck, at the high bid of $20,351.

SUMMARY

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DISCUSSION

County Fire has two surplus water truck vehicles, which have exceeded their useful life. The assets are as follows:

(1) 1979 Kenworth 3,000 Gallon Water Truck and Transmission, Asset # 31898 (Truck) and Asset # 39523 (Transmission)

(2) 1976 Kenworth COE 3,000 Gallon Water Truck, No Asset Numbers Assigned

The Department of Support Services - Purchasing Unit released and managed the online public auctions of the two water trucks on Public Surplus.  Both auctions opened on February 8, 2018 and closed February 15, 2018. Fourteen (14) prospective buyers bid on the 1979 Kenworth Water Truck. The high bidder was United Industries, with a bid of $20,351.00. Fourteen (14) prospective buyers bid on the 1976 Kenworth Water Truck. The high bidder was Todd Dormaier, with a bid of $15,351.00.

Board of Supervisor approval is requested to authorize the auction sales and release the vehicles, as required by Administrative Policy 5-201. Proceeds from the sale of these water trucks will go to County Fire.

ALTERNATIVES

The Board could decline to approve of the sale of the water trucks; however, the vehicles have exceeded the useful life for County Fire. The Board could request additional information from staff.  

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

This recommendation has been reviewed by County Fire, County Counsel and the County Administrative Office.

FINANCING

There is no additional general fund impact from this recommendation. County Fire will receive the proceeds from the auction sales.