To: Board of Directors
From: Lewis Broschard, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Report Title: Donation of Surplus Equipment
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
DECLARE as surplus, and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to dispose of a Type 1 fire engine, and APPROVE the donation of the fire engine to the Suisun City Department in Solano County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the donation of this equipment, as the equipment has reached the end of its useful life with the District.
BACKGROUND:
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (District) routinely surpluses outdated items that no longer have value. The District has determined unit 506, a 2007 Pierce Saber Type 1 fire engine, is no longer needed in the District. This vehicle was the property of the former East Contra Costa Fire Protection District and has been replaced with a newer Type 1 fire engine.
The Suisun City Fire Department is seeking assistance in securing a used Type I fire engine to serve as a critical backup unit for their fleet. With the addition of a second engine company, the Suisun City Fire Department no longer has a reserve engine available to support routine maintenance or unexpected mechanical failures. The Suisun City Fire Department staff is interested in receiving this engine for use in their Fire Department.
There would be no revenue associated with this transaction. If this vehicle were sold through a public surplus auction, a sale price of $5,000 could be achieved, but it is not guaranteed. It is in the public interest for the Suisun City Fire Department to operate this fire engine that is no longer needed by the District.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If unapproved, the District would not be able to donate this equipment.