Oxnard—The Finance and Governance Committee, on Tuesday, April 29, approved the disposal of surplus equipment.
PURCHASING Manager Libby Marcias presented the vehicle disposal, and she wants the Committee to dispose of 67 units of surplus trailers, vehicles, and related equipment, via public auction.
“In accordance with City Code Section 54-B, items over $500 require Council Authorization for disposal,” she said. “As part of the City’s Fleet Management Process, vehicles, trailers, and related equipment have been identified as surplus, because they are no longer needed and cost-effective to maintain.”
She said there are 67 units identified for disposal across multiple departments, including Police, Fire, Water, Streets, and Parks.
“While the majority of these vehicles are standard fleet vehicles, the list also includes trailers, service units like flatbeds, box trucks, and some specialized operational equipment,” she said. “These assets span model years 2007-2020, and are located across several City facilities, including Pacific Yard Blending Station one and four, Auto Body International, and the Material Recycling Facility.”
Many of the vehicles have accumulated between 100,000 and 150,000 miles or more, and several are experiencing major mechanical issues, she said, including engine failure, transmission failure, and internal damage.
“Some units are accident damaged…
