I. RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that Council allow the police department to declare 1 2009 Ford F-150 Crew Cab truck used by the former Animal Control Officer as surplus property and allow the vehicle to be sold to the Parlier Police Department.
II. BACKGROUND:
In July 2019, City turned its animal control services over to Gimmie Love and placed, then animal control officer (ACO) in the police academy.
III. DISCUSSION:
The Police Department bought the 2009 Ford F-150 10 years ago as a patrol vehicle and over the years turned it into an animal control vehicle when previous ACO vehicle was taken off line.
In July 2019, the police department contracted with Gimmie Love to take over animal control services for the city at which time the city sold a van to Gimmie Love. The animal control officer was placed in the Fresno Police Academy and the vehicle has been parked in the back of the police department since June 11, 2019.
I have been contacted by the Parlier Police Department regarding this vehicle and they are now requesting to purchase the vehicle for a minimal fee.
The Department recommends the council approve the sale of this vehicle and allow Parlier Police Department to purchase the vehicle for the price of $1.00. With the understanding the receiving government agency is responsible for all DMV fees, smog requirements, and transfer fees.
IV. ALTERNATIVES:
The Council can deny the surplus of the ACO vehicle and the sale.
V. FISCAL IMPACT:
Fiscal impact would be a positive cash flow of $1.00 to the general fund. |