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, AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to dispose of a Type 1 fire engine and APPROVE the donation of the fire engine to the River Delta Fire District in Sacramento County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the donation of this equipment as the equipment has reached the end of its use 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The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (District) routinely surpluses outdated items that no longer have value in its system.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 unit 537, 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 River Delta Fire District is an all-volunteer fire district that serves approximately 30 square miles, including portions of Highway 12 and Highway 160, near the Cities of Rio Vista and Isleton.
The River Delta Fire District staff is interested in receiving it for use in their Fire District. The District would also supply a limited stock of nozzles, hoses, and other appliances, as well as training and orientation on operating the unit.
There would be no revenue associated with this transaction. If this vehicle was sold at a surplus, a sales price of $5,000 could be achieved. It is in the public interest for the River Delta Fire District 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.