HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 09-02-2021; 8-m - Designation of Inflatable Boat as Surplus Property and Approval of Transfer to Orange Rural Fire Department 1
ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: September 2, 2021
Action Agenda
Item No. 8-m
SUBJECT: Designation of Inflatable Boat as Surplus Property and Approval of Transfer to
Orange Rural Fire Department
DEPARTMENT: Emergency Services (ES)
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Resolution Kirby Saunders, (919) 245-6123
Sarah Pickhardt, (919) 245-6135
PURPOSE: To:
1. Approve the designation of a 2015 Inmar inflatable rubber boat (vessel I.D.
IMG3SA45J415) and accompanying 20 HP Suzuki (02002F-513562) jet prop as surplus
property; and
2. Approve the attached resolution approving and authorizing staff to complete the transfer of
ownership of the boatd to Orange Rural Fire Department.
BACKGROUND: In 2015, Emergency Services was authorized to purchase an inflatable boat
and motor to enhance swiftwater rescue capabilities within the county. This particual vessel was
assigned to the Orange Rural Fire Department. The fire department has had sole possession of
the equipment since the acquisition and has utilized the equipment on several emergency
situations. The vessel has met its 5 year life expectancy and is having difficulty staying inflated.
Orange Rural Fire Department wishes to trade-in the current inflatable for a new vessel and has
received approval to incur all associated additional expenses. Designating this vessel for disposal
will ensure the boat is properly decommissioned and decrease the amount of funding necessary
for the fire department to replace it. If approved, County staff will transfer the title and ownership
to Orange Rural Fire Department.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The total assessed value of the vessel is around $500 and $3,000 for the
engine. Orange Rural Fire Department will incur the replacement costs (for the boat) of
approximately $3,000.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to
this item:
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• GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY
The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang
activity, substance abuse and domestic violence.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal
impact associated with this item.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board:
1. Approve the designation of the boat and motor as surplus equipment; and
2. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the attached resolution approving and authorizing
staff to transfer the surplus property to Orange Rural Fire Department.
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RES-2021-055
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DONATION OF SURPLUS, OBSOLETE, OR
UNSED COUNTY EQUIPMENT TO THE ORANGE RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT TO
THE PROVISION OF N.C.G.S. 160A-280
WHEREAS,in 2015, Orange County purchased an Inmar rigid inflatable boat and Suzuki
motor to enhance the Swiftwater rescue capabilities within the County; and
WHEREAS, the Orange Rural Fire Department has been assigned this equipment and
completed training to provide these rescue capabilities; and
WHEREAS, Orange Rural Fire Department has determined that the vessel has met life
expectancy and is beyond repair; and
WHEREAS, County staff recommends that this equipment be donated to Orange Rural
Fire Department, a fire district,which is a governmental unit as defined by N.C.G.S. 160A-274(a),
to be used for emergency rescue purposes; and
WHEREAS,pursuant to the provision of N.C.G.S. 160A-280 allowing counties to donate
to another governmental unit any personal property that the Board of County Commissioners
deems to be surplus, obsolete, or unused; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provision of N.C.G.S. 160A-280, the Orange County Board
of Commissioners has caused public notice of this proposed Resolution to be posted at least five
days prior to the adoption of this Resolution approving the donation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of
Commissioners hereby approves the donation pursuant to the provisions of N.C.G.S. 160A-280 by
Orange County to the Orange Rural Fire Department of the above described personal property to
be used for emergency rescue services.
Adopted this 2nd day of September 2021.
Renee Price, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners