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Commission authorizes surplus of 2002 Smeal fire truck; transfer to follow new truck completion
Summary
The commission authorized surplus of the 2002 Smeal fire truck once the new truck is fully in service; staff said equipment transfer and setup typically take about a month and that they will not release the old truck until the new one is ready.
City staff proposed declaring the 2002 Smeal fire truck surplus once the new replacement is fully in service. Assistant Chief Kevin Chalk told the commission the move-out process — removing tools, drilling new hangers and relocating radios and boards — typically takes about a month; he said that delivery to the city had been pushed into December by recent change-order work and final walk-throughs.
Commissioners discussed whether to sell via direct sale to a local department or use auction; staff explained direct offers can reduce uncertainty compared with an open auction. The commission approved the surplus authorization and directed staff to manage timing so the Smeal unit is released only after the new truck is fully operational.
