HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Disposal of 1973 Ward LaFrance Fire Truck RESOLUTION NO. 02-421
RESOLUTION WAIVING PURCHASING POLICY
REGARDING DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
AND ACCEPTING OFFER FROM THE
FIRE SERVICE TRAINING BUREAU TO
PURCHASE A 1973 WARD LAFRANCE FIRE TRUCK
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the City owns a 1973 Ward LaFrance truck, Fleet ID #808, which has been
stored at and used by the Fire Service Training Bureau at ISU for some time; and
WHEREAS,the Fire Chief and Director of Fleet Services have determined that this truck is
no longer needed by the City; and,
WHEREAS,the Fire Service Training Bureau has offered to purchase the truck for$1,000;
and,
WHEREAS, the Director of Fleet Services has determined that the offer from the Fire
Service Training Bureau is a fair and reasonable offer; and,
WHEREAS,the City's purchasing policy states that equipment no longer required or having
no practical use to the City may be disposed of, however, acceptance of a single unsolicited offer
requires approval by City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that a waiver of the City's Purchasing Policy regarding disposal of surplus equipment and the offer
from the Fire Service Training Bureau in the amount of$1,000 to purchase the 1973 Ward LaFrance
fire truck are hereby accepted.
ADOPTED THIS 13th day of August, 2002.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodhue
Seconded by: Vegge
Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Quirmbach, Vegge
Voting nay: None Absent: Hoffinan, Wirth
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13'of August, 2002.