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STAFF AGENDA REPORT
MAY 18, 1998
9C
DAVE CHROMY, FIRE CHIEF
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF BIDS TO DISPOSE OF
SURPLUS FIRE EQUIPMENT.
Historv:
In February, the City Council authorized solicitation of
bids to dispose of three pieces of surplus fire equipment
including:
1 - 1985 Ford Crown Victoria
1 - 1975 Pumper Truck
1 - 1970 Pumper Truck
Current Circumstances:
The Crown Victoria was used originally as the Fire Chiefs
car and then the Assistant Chiefs. It has received
considerable use and has mechanical problems which
exceed its value. This vehicle is no longer in use.
The 1975 Pumper Truck is no longer in service. Similarly
the 1970 Pumper is no longer in service. Even though
these trucks are not used, the City insures them. The 1975
Truck, for example, costs $635 per year to insure while the
1970 truck is $537 per year.
Bids were solicited for disposal of each piece by placing
ads in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Prior Lake
American, and two issues of Minnesota Smokeater. Bids
are tabulated on the attached sheet. The high bid for each
is shown below:
1985 Crown Victoria:
1975 Pumper Truck
1970 Pumper Truck:
$806.00
$826.00
$726.00
1. Is there any useful purpose for this equipment?
Given the age and state of repair of the Crown Victoria, it
has no useful purpose either for conveying full or part
time/seasonal employees to and from work sites or for
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emergency service. Neither of the fire trucks is in active
use and even when the satellite station opens in three to
five years, these trucks would not be used. Instead,
existing trucks would be used.
2. Why are the bids so low?
The 1985 Crown Victoria bid reflects its age and condition.
The blue book average trade in value for this vehicle is
$815.
The fire trucks represent another dilemma. Generally, the
manufacturer of this equipment currently has eight to ten
of these vehicles on their lot. There is a glut of vehicles
and virtually no demand. The most likely fate for these
vehicles is that they will be "parted out" to repair like
vehicles which are still in service.
We did contact at least one other small fire department
who indicated they would like the equipment but have no
money.
3. Should we rebid?
The market does not appear likely to change but if the
Council would have greater comfort we could rebid or send
notices out. The ads are running $200. Still another option
is to donate the equipment to a department who can use it.
Conclusion
The fastest way to dispose of the equipment is to award
bid. But the Council may wish to explore other options.
FISCAL IMPACTS:
All three pieces of equipment are paid for. They perform
no service for the City. Collectively, they represent a
$1,456 ( $234 + $685 + $537) annual insurance cost to the
City.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Authorize award of bid.
2. Rebid
3. Donate the equipment to another department.
RECOMMENDATION: The City Council should award bid as proposed unless it
believes that rebidding would yield better results or is
inclined to donate the ipment to another department.
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