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STAFF REPORT
CITY OF PALM DESERT
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE DEPARTMENT
MEETING DATE: October 26, 2017
REQUEST: Authorization to declare a 2007 Honda motorcycle (VIN #
JH2SC51767M500084) as surplus.
Recommendation
By minute motion, declare a 2007 Honda motorcycle (VIN #
JH2SC51767M500084), dedicated to police services, as surplus and dispose of
via auction or salvage.
Commission Recommendation
The Public Safety Commission reviewed this item on October 11, 2017, and
respectfully recommended approval by the City Council.
Strategic Plan
This item is keeping with the intent of Public Safety and Emergency Services section
of the Palm Desert Strategic Plan, specifically under Priority 1: Enhance the delivery
of public safety services. The priority's strategy is to expand the existing superlative
services provided by the fire and police departments to address future growth and
safety concerns. The recommended action assists in meeting this goal by ensuring
the Police Department rotates out inefficient equipment and maintains a current
motor fleet.
Background Analysis
A 2007 Honda motorcycle owned by the City of Palm Desert (VIN #
JH2SC51767M500084), which was dedicated to police services, has been non-
operational for several months. The vehicle was taken out of service and utilized for
parts, but is no longer useful to the Police Department. The cost to repair this motor
unit to an operation level far exceeds its value, so staff respectfully recommends that
it be disposed of via auction. If auctioning it is not a viable solution, the unit will be
sent to salvage.
October 26, 2017 — Staff Report
Surplus Police Motor Unit
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Fiscal Analysis
Approval of staffs recommendation may generate funds from either an auction or
salvage purchase that i turn would be deposited into the City's General Fund.
Prepare by f Stephe Aryan, Risk Manager
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City Manager
ATTACHMENT: Palm Desert Police Department Memorandum (October 4, 2017)
RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
STANLEY SNIFF, SHERIFF / CORONER
Palm Desert Station
TO: Steven Aryan
FROM: Sgt. Jorge Ramirez 5(—
SUBJECT: Request to declare police motorcycle as surplus
DATE: August 16, 2017
A police motorcycle, owned by the Palm Desert Police Department and described as a 2007 Honda
(VIN #.11H2SC51767M500084), has been non -operational for several months. The vehicle was
taken out of service and has been used for parts, but is now no longer useful in any way.
The motorcycle has over 98000 miles on the odometer and an expired warranty. The seat is torn
and it is missing both saddlebags. The engine and transmission are thought to be workable, but
the engine does have a significant knocking noise. The cost associated with repairing the bike to
an operational level would far exceed the value of the bike. Also, with the high mileage, the future
maintenance costs would outweigh the benefit of keeping it.
It is recommended that this motorcycle be deemed as surplus, to be disposed of either through a
licensed salvage company or an online auction. Approval of this request may generate funds from
the online auction company or Iicensed salvage dealer for the scrap materials and these funds will
go into the General Fund.