HomeMy WebLinkAbout16 SALE OF SURPLUS PD EQUIP 04-15-08AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: APRIL 15, 2008
TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: SCOTT M. JORDAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
SUBJECT: SALE OF SURPLUS POLICE EQUIPMENT
SUMMARY
Sell used/surplus Tustin Police Vehicles to the Public Safety Department of Allan
Hancock College.
RECOMMENDATION
The authorization to sell one (1) surplus Police Ford Crown Victoria patrol unit and one
Ford Expedition Police Services Vehicle to Allan Hancock Community College, in the
amount of $3000 for the Ford Crown Victoria and $2000 for the Ford Expedition, which
is the fair market value for a police vehicle based on year, mileage and maintenance.
The Ford Expedition has a non functional engine and will be sold as is.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City of Tustin will be paid $5000 by Hancock Community College for the sale of the
two surplus/used patrol units. All transfer and title fees will be paid by Hancock College.
BACKGROUND
Allan Hancock College is located in Santa Maria, California. The Public Safety
Department is desperately seeking replacement patrol vehicles. Due to budget
restraints and the cost of new police units, Hancock Community College does not have
the funds to purchase two new patrol vehicles. If Hancock College is able to purchase
the surplus police units they will be able to continue their patrol service for
approximately four additional years. During that time, they hope to secure the funds
needed to buy replacement vehicles.
Sale of Surplus Police Equipment
April 15, 2008
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The units scheduled for replacement are described as:
• 2003 Ford Crown Victoria, License # 1071863. Current mileage is 62,815.
• 2002 Ford Expedition, License # 1115322. Current mileage is 57,500.
Both surplus vehicles have already been kept in service beyond the normal replacement
time. The 2003 vehicle has been scheduled for replacement in 2007 and the 2002
Expedition has been forced into early retirement due to mechanical conditions. Both
vehicles have been completely depreciated as an asset to the City of Tustin.
In the past, the City of Tustin has donated or sold surplus equipment and police vehicles
to law enforcement agencies, including Golden West College, the Santa Ana School
District, Hancock College and the Mexicali Police. Typically, the emergency equipment
is dismantled and removed from the surplus police units. The Units are then sent to
auction and their eventual sale and price are not assured. This authorization would
allow us to quickly dispose of surplus equipment and assist the Public Safety
Department of Hancock Community College and save the cost of labor to remove
equipment and sell the equipment on an individual basis.
SCOTT M. JORDAN
Chief of Police
CHRISTINE SCHWARTZ
Support Services Division Manager