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Commissioner Brown – Public Works - To Approve the Sale of Surplus County Vehicle #456 to the East Gaston Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.
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STAFF CONTACT
Daniel K. Ziehm, PE – Public Works – 704-862-6795
BUDGET IMPACT
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No additional County funds.
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BACKGROUND
Gaston County has designated vehicle #456 to be in poor condition, uneconomical for continued use and as having met the established surplus criteria. Vehicle #456 is a 2016 Chevy Tahoe, VIN #1GNLCDKCXGR396406. This vehicle was previously assigned to Gaston County Police.
East Gaston Volunteer Fire Department, 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 East Gaston Volunteer Fire Department, 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 East Gaston Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. The East Gaston Volunteer Fire Department, 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 transfer to the East Gaston Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.
POLICY IMPACT
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