HomeMy WebLinkAbout#11 - Surplus Fire Department Equipment STAFF REPORT
DATE: July 3, 2018
CONSENT
ITEM #: 11
TO: City Council
FROM: Greg Malmquist, Fire Chief
AGENDA ITEM: DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS EQIPMENT
REVIEWED BY: Kristina Handt, City Administrator
BACKGROUND: The Fire Department has several pieces of equipment for Disposal/Sale. This
equipment has either accrued over the years due to replacement/upgrade, become obsolete or being
replaced as part of the rescue equipment purchase. The equipment, approximate value and recommended
disposition are as follows:
Hose tester/pressure washer Est. Value $1,500 Very limited market Craigslist or to FD’s
Hydraulic rescue equipment Est. Value $4,500 Either trade in or try and sell with proceeds
going toward new rescue equipment.
30 – Miscellaneous pagers, some work, some for parts only Est. Value 1,000 Craigslist item, very
limited demand
1 – Portable generator with light Est. Value $500 Reducing gas motors on dept. Replaced with
rechargeable battery light.
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL: Should the Council approve the “Disposition and/or Sale of the Surplus
Equipment per The City of Lake Elmo Purchasing Policy?”
PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS: The approval of this action would allow the Fire Department to
move forward with the disposition of this surplus equipment.
FISCAL IMPACT: Potential revenue from sale of equipment.
OPTIONS:
1) Approve disposition of equipment.
2) Deny approval
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Disposition of Surplus Equipment as recommended above.
ATTACHMENTS: None