HomeMy WebLinkAboutD. DISPOSAL OF PICKUP TRUCK CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DA, i~E:
10/09/02
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SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PAGE
DISPOSE OF TOTALLY DAMAGED PICKUP TRUCK
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staffrecommends that the City Council authorize disposal of an Animal Control 1/2 ton pickup track
whioh was totally destroyed by fire earlier this year, and has since been replaced. This authorization
will allow us to transfer the vehicle title to a local wrecker service so that they can legally process the
vehicle for scrap.
BACKGROUND:
This Equipment #1346 was destroyed by fire on February 24, 2002, at the City's Landfill. The vehicle
was a total loss. (See attached photo.) Staffwill have a local wrecker service pick this vehicle up
fi.ora its current location at the City Operations Center at no cost to the City.
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT:
This destroyed vehicle was approved for replacement by the City Council on April 2, 2002 and was
replaced within the 2002 budget. No further expenses will be incurred.
STAFFfEMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None
SUMMARY:
We recommend that the City Council authorize staffto dispose of the totally destroyed 1/2 ton pickup
: Equipment #1346 and transfer title to a wrecker service so that the vehicle can be processed for scrap.
ence Baker, Community ~ervices Director
Rebecca Underhill, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY: O. DeFrates
APPROVED BY: ~
CITY MANAGER
DISPOSITION BY COUNCIL: [] APPROVED
~3 OTHER (DESCRIBE)
PROCESSED BY:
CITY SECRETARY
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