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Commissioner Fraley - Public Works - To Approve the Sale of a Surplus County Vehicle #899 to the Tryonota Volunteer Fire Department
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STAFF CONTACT
Ray Maxwell, P.E. - Director - Public Works - 704-862-7504
BUDGET IMPACT
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No additional County funds.
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BUDGET ORDINANCE IMPACT
Transfers vehicle ownership to the Tryonota Volunteer Fire Department of vehicle #899
BACKGROUND
Gaston County has designated Vehicle #899 (VIN# 2FAFP71W41X178651) to be in poor condition, uneconomical for continued use and as having met the established surplus criteria. This vehicle was previously declared surplus and authorized for sale via Resolution 2017-042 adopted February 14, 2017. Vehicle #899, previously assigned to GEMS, is a 2001 Ford Crown Victoria with approximately 162,728 miles. Tryonota Volunteer Fire Department has requested this surplus vehicle. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 160A-274, this Board Action authorizes the County Manager to transfer Vehicle #899 to the Tryonota Volunteer Fire Department for $1, in the event the vehicle is not in acceptable condition at the time of transfer, to substitute another, similar surplus vehicle. Further, this transfer is conditioned upon the understanding that all expenses including, but not limited to, repairs, motor fuels and lubricants, tag, inspections and any other costs associated with purchase and ownership will be the sole responsibility of the Tryonota Volunteer Fire Department. Tryonota Volunteer Fire Department agrees to use the vehicle only for official agency use, the vehicle may not be sold or title transferred to another person or entity for a minimum of two years after purchase from Gaston County and, the vehicle is purchased in as “as is, where is” condition. Gaston County does not warrant in any way the condition or future operation/reliability of said vehicle. Approval of the Board Action authorizes the County Attorney to prepare a written agreement establishing the terms and conditions of the vehicle sale and authorizes the County Manager or his designee to execute said agreement and other documents as may be necessary for vehicle sale and title transfer to Tryonota Volunteer Fire Department.
POLICY IMPACT
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ATTACHMENTS
Letter of Request from Tryonota Volunteer Fire Department