PREPARED BY: james laughter DATE OF MEETING: 03/03/2025
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SELL POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLES AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SAN PABLO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3.16.120, WITH REVENUE FUNDS RECEIVED TO BE CREDITED TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 VEHICLE REPLACEMENT FUND ACCOUNT (102-2110-46300)
CEQA: This proposed action is not a project as defined by CEQA.
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CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution
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Compliance statements
Improve Public Safety is one of the top City Council priorities and is an adopted policy item under the FY 2023-25 City of San Pablo City Council Priority Workplan, effective May 1, 2023.
BACKGROUND
The Police Department recommends declaring Unit #1401 (2014 Ford Explorer) and Unit #1501 (2015 Ford Explorer) from its existing fleet as surplus and disposing of them through auction. Both vehicles have accumulated significant age, mileage, and wear, necessitating frequent and costly maintenance. At present, neither vehicle is operational, and the estimated repair costs exceed $16,000, far surpassing their current market value. The San Pablo Municipal Code 3.16.120.A provides:
“All using departments shall submit to the purchasing officer, at such times and in such form as he shall prescribe, reports showing all supplies and equipment which are no longer used or which have become obsolete or worn out. The purchasing officer shall have authority to exchange or trade in all such supplies, equipment and materials; to sell by public auction, sealed bid, or agreement with other public agencies; or sell by direct negotiated agreement, or on a consignment basis. In the event the purchasing officer determines that any such obsolete or surplus property has no salvage value, he may dispose of it as he deems advisable.”
PUBLIC SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE
On February 5, 2025, staff presented this item to the San Pablo Public Safety Standing Committee, consisting of Vice Mayor Pabon-Alvarado and Councilmember Rita Xavier. The committee received the presentation and finalized a formal recommendation for City Council approval.
FISCAL IMPACT
Any revenue funds received from the sale of Unit #1401 and Unit #1501 will be credited to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Vehicle Replacement Fund Account (102-2110-46300).
ATTACHMENTS
Att A- Resolution