HomeMy WebLinkAbout20031247.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: DECLARE CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY,AND AUTHORIZE SALE
OF SAME TO GALETON FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, State statute and the Weld County Code require that all items disposed of be
declared surplus by the Board of County Commissioners, and
WHEREAS,the County has determined that certain equipment, described as a 1996 Ford,
E350 Superduty Wheeled Coach, 1FDLE40F3THB34884, being more fully described in said
proposal which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, is no longer required for
County use, and
WHEREAS,the Board has been presented with a bid for purchase of said equipment from
the Galeton Fire Department, P.O. Box 697, Galeton, Colorado 80622, and
WHEREAS, the Board deems it advisable to declare said equipment as surplus and
approve said purchase
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that the abovementioned equipment be, and hereby is, declared surplus.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the bid for purchase of said equipment by
the Galeton Fire Department in the amount of$8,500, be, and hereby is, approved.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by
the following vote on the 19th day of May, A.D., 2003.
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WELD COUNTY PARAMEDIC SERVICES
1121 M STREET
GREELEY, COLORADO 80631
PHONE (970) 353-5700 EXTENSION 3211
E-MAIL: dbressler@co.weld.co.us
FAX: (970) 304-6408
May 9, 2003
Don Warden, Director of Finance
Weld County Government
Dear Don:
Weld County Paramedic Services will receive the ambulance damaged the week of June 2003
back from the manufacturer in Ohio. When this vehicle returns to service, Unit#09 will be
retired as scheduled in the 2003 Budget. Medical Operations Supervisor Lyle Achziger has
discussed the disposition of Unit#09 with Claude Hanes. There continues to be limited interest
from potential buyers when we retire ambulances from service. Historically before sending it to
county auction we have made the local fire districts aware of there availability for purchase. We
recently received a bid (see attached file) from Galeton Fire Department in the amount of
$8,500.00.
In keeping with the Board of County Commissioner's previous direction of supporting county
agencies, it is our recommendation that we accept the bid from Galeton Fire Department.
Galeton Fire Department intends to use the ambulance in their operations as a rescue vehicle to
care for and shelter their patients from the elements prior to the arrival of Weld County
Paramedics. Galeton Fire Department will keep the ambulance in full operating condition in the
event that Weld County Paramedic Services may need to borrow the ambulance during
emergency operations.
This transaction meets the direction the BOCC has taken in the past and appears to benefit all
parties involved. We would ask for your support along with the BOCC in the sale of Unit#09 to
Galeton Fire Department.
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GALETON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT
P.O. BOX 697 GALETON, COLORADO 8O622
May I,2003
Weld County Colorado
Weld County Paramedic Services
C/O Lyle Achziger
1121 M Street
Greeley,CO 80631
Dear Lyle,
As per our phone conversation,we arc writing this letter in regards to your Ambulance#9,that you have
indicated you will surplus sometime next month. The Galeton Fire department consists of 15 members,
and is operated completely on a volunteer basis. We are proud of our community,and our department.
Over the last few years,like a lot of Weld County Fire departments we have seen substantial growth in our
district. It is our desire to keep up with the growth,and provide the best service possible to our
community. The district operates on a rather small budget which makes it hard to keep up with the
changing times. We recently were very fortunate,and received a private donation which has allowed us to
purchase another much needed grass fire truck,and we have agreed to put the remaining balance of the
donation,plus funds that we have generated through fund raisers towards the purchase of an ambulance
which will replace our current rescue vehicle,a 1971 GMC van. We feel that the addition of an
ambulance will be beneficial to our department,our community,and Weld County. An Ambulance such
as yours will allow us to perform better patient care prior to your arrival,will allow us to treat multiple
patients if necessary,and will also double as a rehab unit for our own staff. We will be able to carry more
equipment,and have a safer vehicle for our volunteers to operate. There are a lot of Ambulances for sale,
however we area little"Gun Shy" when it comes to buying from just anybody. We know that Weld
County Paramedic Service works hard to have and maintain the best equipment available. This is why.we
would like to purchase from your agency,not only are you local,but we are all part of the same team. As
the county continues to grow,so must we,and it is important to us to maintain a good working
relationship with other local agencies.If we are successful in purchasing this vehicle,we are willing to
keep it available to the county as a backup whenever it is needed. The Galeton Fire Protection District
would like to submit a bid of$8,500.00 for Ambulance#9. We ask that you please give us your full
consideration. Thank You!
Respectfully Submitted,
C int J.int J.Heidenreich Doug BUN
Chief Assistant Chief
Tom Moore Adam Kaiser
Captain Secretary/Treasurer
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