REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL October 24, 2019 FROM: GREGORY A. BARFIELD, Director Department of Transportation BY: BRIAN BARR, Assistant Director Department of Transportation RODOLFO CASTRO, Manager Department of Transportation/Maintenance Division SUBJECT ..Title Accept three cutaway vehicles from the City of Clovis appraised at $81,396.67 ..Body RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends Council accept three cutaway vehicles donated by the City of Clovis appraised at a total value of $81,396.67 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City of Clovis donated three cutaway vehicles to the City of Fresno. Per Fresno Municipal Code Section 7-105, Council approval is required because the donation exceeds a total value of $25,000. Council is requested to accept the three vehicles, appraised at a total value of $81,396.67 for incorporation into the Handy Ride vehicle fleet. BACKGROUND The City of Clovis donated three cutaway vehicles to the City of Fresno. The vehicles include one 2005 Chevrolet 20-passenger Glaval Transit Bus and two 2008 GMC 20-passenger Glaval Transit buses. Upon receipt of the cutaways, FAX ordered an appraisal of each vehicle. Appraisals averaged approximately $27,000 for each vehicle. Because the donation exceeds a total value of $25,000, Council approval is required. ENVIRONMENTAL FINDING Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378, this is not a "project" for purposes of CEQA. LOCAL PREFERENCE The Local Preference Ordinance does not apply because this project does not include a vehicle procurement process or bid or award of a construction process or service contract. FISCAL IMPACT There is no impact to the FY20 General Fund from this action. Maintenance costs will be absorbed by FAX federal operating dollars. Attachment: Appraisal by Western Appraisers & Claims of Fresno