HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Disposal of 1979 fire truck RESOLUTION NO. 05-290
RESOLUTION WAIVING CITY PURCHASING POLICY
REGARDING DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT AND
ACCEPTING OFFER FROM FIRE SERVICE TRAINING BUREAU
TO PURCHASE 1979 FIRE TRUCK
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the City owns a 1979 General fire truck(Fleet ID #810), which has been the
Department's reserve engine;
WHEREAS, due to the arrival of new Engine 1,this reserve engine is no longer needed by
the City; and,
WHEREAS,the Fire Service Training Bureau has offered to purchase the reserve engine for
$8,000,which has been determined by the Fleet Services Director to be 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 by acceptance of a single unsolicited offer with City
Council approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Purchasing Policy is hereby waived and the offer to purchase a 1979 General fire truck,Fleet
ID #810, in the amount of$8,000 by the Fire Service Training Bureau is hereby accepted.
ADOPTED THIS 12t''day of July, 2005.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Cross
Seconded by: Mahayni
Voting aye: Cross, Goodman, Mahayni, Vegge, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: Goodhue
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 12t'day of July, 2005.