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Commissioner Hovis - Public Works - To Approve the Sale of Surplus County Vehicle #458 to the Crowder's Mountain Volunteer Fire and Rescue Inc.
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STAFF CONTACT
Dan Ziehm - Director - Public Works - 704-862-6795
BUDGET IMPACT
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Transfer ownership of vehicle #458 to the Crowder's Mountain Volunteer Fire and Rescue, Inc.
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BACKGROUND
Gaston County has designated vehicle #458 to be in poor condition, uneconomical for continued use and as having met the established surplus criteria. Vehicle #458 is a 2018 Chevy Tahoe, VIN # 1GNLCDEC0JR355379. This vehicle was previously assigned to Gaston County Police.
The Crowder's Mountain Vol. Fire and Rescue Inc. requests this surplus vehicle pursuant to N.C.G.S. 160A-274, this Board Action authorizes the County Manager to transfer this vehicle to the Crowder's Mountain Vol. Fire and Rescue Inc. for $1.00. In the event the vehicle is not in acceptable condition at the time of transfer, to substitute another, similar surplus vehicle is not permitted. Further, this transfer is conditioned upon the understanding that all expenses including, but not limited to repairs, motor fuels and lubricants, vehicle tag, inspection and any other costs associated with the purchase and ownership will be the sole responsibility of the Crowder's Mountain Vol. Fire and Rescue Inc. The Crowder's Mountain Vol. Fire and Rescue Inc. agrees to use the vehicle for official agency use, and the vehicle may not be sold, or title transferred to another person or entity for a minimum of 2 years after purchase from Gaston County. The vehicle is purchased in "as is, where is" condition except County owned equipment and decaling will be removed. Gaston County does not warrant in any way the condition of future operation/reliability of said vehicle. Approval of this Board Action authorizes the County Manager, or their designee, to execute said agreement and any other documents as may be necessary for the vehicle's sale and title transfe...
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