To: Board of Directors
From: Aaron J. McAlister, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Report Title: Donation of Surplus Equipment
Recommendation: Recommendation of the County Administrator
RECOMMENDATIONS:
DECLARE as surplus, AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to dispose of a utility vehicle, and APPROVE the donation of the vehicle to the Suisun Fire Protection District 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The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (District) routinely surpluses outdated items that no longer have value in its system. The District has determined that Unit 240, a 2008 Ford F-250 with approximately 190,000 miles, is no longer needed in the District. This vehicle came to the District via the annexation of the former East Contra Costa Fire Protection District, where it was originally utilized as a Battalion Chief vehicle. Since the annexation, the District has utilized the vehicle as a utility vehicle.
The Suisun Fire Protection District is seeking assistance in securing a surplus pickup truck or utility vehicle to support daily operations, including fire prevention inspections, emergency response, training, logistics, and equipment transport. Facing ongoing challenges with aging vehicles and limited capital funding, receiving this vehicle will significantly enhance their operational capabilities.
The Suisun Fire Protection District staff is interested in receiving this utility vehicle for use in their Fire District.
There would be no revenue associated with this transaction. It is in the public interest for the Suisun Fire Protection District to operate this vehicle that is no longer needed by the District.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If not approved, the District would not be able to donate this equipment.