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� "v Nov. 4,2004 Itrxn: 11 Department Approval Manager Approval Agenda Section �� Item Description: Selling City Property that is N o Longer in City Service L Background Three Councilmembers have inquired about the sale of the 1949 Fire Pumper. This vehicle was taken out of service maybe 15 or 20 years ago. For at least the last ten years this vehicle has sat in storage, first, in the public works ga- rage, and then when that facility was reconstructed, it has been under a tarp beneath the Roseville Water Tower for the last two years. This vehicle has not been used for any purpose for over a decade. It has not been in parades because, starting at least 10 years ago, its mechani- cal condition makes it a liability concern. In addition, for at least the last sev- eral years, the Roseville Fire Department has chosen not to pay firefighters to drive or ride in parades in other cities, whether in an arltique fire truck or a current fire vehicle. Finally, the Council has not budgeted or appropriated funds to refurbish this vehicle at any time over the last 10 years, including the 1990's when the econ- omy and budget were healthy. The last several years, of course, the Council has been concerned about cutting the budget. II. City Folicy Just as we solicit bids to buy new city vehicles for the lowest possible cost, we auction used city vehicles to the highest bidder. That is how we buy and sell dump trucks for public works, squad cars for the police department, and all other city vehicles. (Occasionally,it is advantageous to trade-in one vehicle for another.) I don't recommend we keep a vehicle in the fleet or keep any piece of city equipment just because someone develops a sentimental attachment to it. If a city employee, retiree, or resident wants a piece of city equipment for them- selves, then after its useful life here at the city they are free to purchase the item at auction. Any approach other than an auction creates gift or fiduciary problems.