HomeMy WebLinkAboutPS 2019-06-17 Item 2A - Resolution - Surplus 1997 Ford Expedition from Fire DepartmentCity of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Public Safety Committee
FROM: Jay C. Wittwer, Fire Chief
BY: Jay C. Wittwer, Fire Chief
CC: Mayor Ekberg
DATE: May 28, 2019
SUBJECT: A Resolution to Transfer Ownership - 1997 Ford Expedition
ISSUE
Transfer Ownership of 1997 Ford Expedition.
BACKGROUND
The Fire Department owns a 1997 Ford Expedition that was donated to the Zone 3 Fire
Explorers program by VRFA in 2010. The Zone 3 Fire Explorers have requested the title be
transferred to them.
The vehicle will be used for Zone Rehab support and responses, as was its initial use and
designation, The Zone 3 Fire Explorers will add signage to the vehicle to memorialize of Advisor
Mike McCoy, who was instrumental in getting the vehicle donated, for his dedication and
commitment to the Fire Explorers.
DISCUSSION
The department does not utilize this vehicle. It will see better reginal public service in the hands
of the Zone 3 Explores
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The vehicle has numerous mechanical issues and maintenance cost will no longer be covered
by the City of Tukwila
RECOMMENDATION
Transfer Ownership of the 1997 Ford Expedition to the Zone 3 Fire Explorers by adopting the
Resolution at the July 15, 2019 Regular Meeting Consent Agenda.
ATTACHMENTS
-Letter of request from Zone 3 Fire Explorers
-Resolution
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Serving all of the South King County Response Areas
Zone3Explorers.com
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Chief Wittwer
RE: Rehab Ford Expedition
From: John Madson; Zone # 3 Explorer Administer
Chief Wittwer;
As you may or may not know, I would like to give you a little history with the background on the Fire
Explorer Ford Expedition, currently owned by Tukwila Fire. It is a 1997 and was donated to the Zone # 3
Explorer program from VRFA, in 2010. (See the attached letter, dated 12/6/2010)
At that time late Advisor Capt. Mike McCoy was very involved in our program and was instrumental in
getting two (2) vehicles donated to the Fire Explorers for Rehab support in Zone # 3. One was a Chevy
mini -van and the other this 1997 Ford Expedition. Mike offered and coordinated with the TFD Fire
administration at the time, the donation of the Expedition to Tukwila Fire. He used it quite often, on his
days off prior to his passing, in support of Rehabilitation responses and coverage as a "Take home"
vehicle. The Mini -Van was assigned to Explorer Post # 24 and used as "Rehab-1" by numerous off -duty
and volunteer advisors. This vehicle, which ran numerous calls (100 plus a year), had over 175,000 miles
and after 4 years of service was surplused.
As you may know, the Ford Expedition is still owned by the City of Tukwila and assigned to the Fire
Department. Since Mike's untimely passing, it has very rarely been used and still technically belongs to
the Fire Explorer program, as reference to the decals, lettering and Rehab supplies carried.
We are asking for your support and assistance in transferring the ownership of this 1997 Ford Expedition
back to the Zone # 3 Explorers, (Explorer Post # 24 is the post with vehicle insurance and financing to
cover the transfer and future maintenance costs and would be the legal owner) This vehicle would be
used for Zone Rehab support and responses, as was its initial use and designation. In memory of Advisor
Mike McCoy, we would add signage to the vehicle to memorialize his dedication and commitment to the
Fire Explorers.
Please feel free to contact me at any time at; imadsonCcapugetsoundfire.or or call me at 206-940-2913
and I can assist with the transfer of ownership and any other details or questions.
Thank you for your support, assistance and help in advance.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, DECLARING A 1997 FORD
EXPEDITION SURPLUS, AND AUTHORIZING ITS TRANSFER
OF OWNERSHIP TO THE ZONE #3 FIRE EXPLORERS.
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila received a donation of a 1997 Ford Expedition from
Valley Regional Fire Authority in 2010 for use by the Zone #3 Fire Explorer Program;
and
WHEREAS, the 1997 Ford Expedition has a monetary value of less than $500; and
WHEREAS, the City uses the Zone #3 Fire Explorer Program exclusively for rehab
support; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila's Fire Department wishes to transfer ownership of
the 1997 Ford Expedition to the Zone #3 Fire Explorers;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Declaration of Surplus. Fire apparatus #545, a 1997 Ford Expedition
(Vehicle Identification Number 1FMU18WXVLB43712) is hereby declared surplus, as it
has very little value and required repairs exceed the value of the vehicle.
Section 2. Mayor Authorized to Surplus. The Mayor is hereby authorized to
transfer ownership of the 1997 Ford Expedition described in Section 1 for use by the
Zone #3 Fire Explorer Program via Explorer Post #24.
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2019.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk Kathy Hougardy, Council President
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number:
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