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Brentwood City Commission Agenda

Meeting Date:	07/09/2018
Donation of Surplus Fire & Rescue Department Vehicle to the Pegram (TN) Volunteer Fire Department.
Submitted by:	Brian Goss, Fire & Rescue
Department:	Fire & Rescue

Information

Subject

Donation of Surplus Fire & Rescue Department Vehicle to the Pegram (TN) Volunteer Fire Department.

Background

The Brentwood Fire & Rescue Department periodically receives requests from volunteer departments in Tennessee for donation of surplus vehicles and equipment that has reached its effective lifespan within our organization. We recently received a formal request from a small Tennessee fire department to obtain one of our surplus vehicles. Such donations of equipment with minimal value on the market have created much good will for the City from the smaller public safety agencies across the State of Tennessee.

The vehicle in question is a 2009 Dodge Charger with 125,235 miles. The Pegram, Tennessee Volunteer Fire Department has requested the vehicle to be used by a Duty Officer to respond to calls as well as for general training. They understand that the vehicle is transferred as-is and that no warranty is included or implied. In this case, the vehicle proposed to be transferred currently has a non-functioning heater.

In considering whether to recommend donating a vehicle or putting it out for auction on a government surplus website, staff considers the current market value of the vehicle. In this case, the current market value for similar vehicles on surplus auction sites is approximately $3,000. Other city departments were given the opportunity to accept transfer of the vehicle if a need existed, but none were interested. As such, staff believes donation of this vehicle for the reasons outlined above is appropriate.

Please contact the Fire Chief if you have any questions.

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval to donate a 2009 Dodge Charger to the Pegram Volunteer Fire Department.

Fiscal Impact

Attachments
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Letter from Pegram VFD