To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Public Works Director, to convey 5 ISF Vehicles to the CC Fire Protection District and remove from the department’s inventory AND APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief or designee to accept ownership of 5 vehicles for use in the operations of the Hazardous Materials Program
Recommendation: Recommendation of the County Administrator
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Acting as the County Board of Supervisors:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, on behalf of the Public Works Director, to convey five (5) ISF vehicles to the Contra Costa Fire Protection District and remove these items from the departmental inventory.
Acting as the Fire District Board of Directors:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to accept ownership of five (5) vehicles for use in the operations of the Hazardous Materials Program.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Fleet ISF Unit Nos. 3643, 3644, 3645, 3657, and 3658 have been owned by the Fleet Internal Services Fund and utilized by Health Services for the Hazardous Materials Program. Effective July 1, 2026, the Hazardous Materials Program is transitioning to the Contra Costa Fire Protection District. The vehicles continue to be needed for the program.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The vehicles would remain Internal Service Fund assets, and Contra Costa Fire Protection District would need to purchase new vehicles.