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Commissioner Cloninger - Public Works - To Approve the Sale and Transfer of Ownership of Surplus Gaston County Vehicle # 499 to the North Gaston Volunteer Fire and Rescue for $1.00
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STAFF CONTACT
Dan Ziehm, PE - Public Works Director - 704-862-6795
BUDGET IMPACT
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No additional County funds.
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BUDGET ORDINANCE IMPACT
Transfer ownership of vehicle # 499 to North Gaston Volunteer Fire and Rescue.
BACKGROUND
Gaston County has designated Vehicle #499 (VIN# 1FMSU41P74EC74462) 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 #2023-257 adopted July 27, 2023. Vehicle #499 is a 2004 Ford Excursion with approximately 141,664 miles. This vehicle was previously assigned to the Gaston County Police Department. The North Gaston Volunteer Fire and Rescue has requested this surplus vehicle. Pursuant to N.C.G.S.?160A-274, this Board Action authorizes the County Manager to transfer this vehicle to North Gaston Volunteer Fire and Rescue for $1.00. In the event the vehicle is not in acceptable condition at the time of transfer, substitute of 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, inspections, and any other costs associated with the purchase and ownership will be the sole responsibility of the North Gaston Volunteer Fire and Rescue. The North Gaston Volunteer Fire and Rescue 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 opera...
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