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RESOLUTION NO. 4586
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
DECLARING CITY-OWNED PERSONAL PROPERTY SURPLUS,
APPROVING THE METHOD OF DISPOSAL; AND FURTHER, AUTHORIZE
THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER THE PROPERTY TO
ANOTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCY.
WHEREAS, in accordance with Pasco Municipal Code (PMC) Section 2.120.090, prior
to the disposal of personal property valued over $10,000, the City Council shall declare the same
to be surplus and authorize the disposal method; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department acquired a spill response vessel through a 2020
Department of Ecology grant to enhance marine spill response and shoreline suppression
operations; and
WHEREAS, after a comprehensive risk assessment and evaluation, the Fire Department
has determined that the vessel, while beneficial, is not critical to the department’s core operational
objectives; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Ecology has advised that legal limitations prohibit a direct
sale of the vessel, making transfer to another governmental agency the preferred disposition
method, and the grant term and associated reporting requirements have concluded with no
restrictions preventing the transfer; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to PMC Section 2.120.100 the surplus property may be disposed of
by transferring it to a governmental agency; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to recover costs for electronic and navigation equipment
purchased separately by the City, with an estimated fair market value of $20,000; and
WHEREAS, Chelan County Fire District #7 has expressed interest in acquiring the vessel
and utilizing it for spill response operations, in alignment with its intended purpose; and
WHEREAS, the estimated value of the vessel and associated equipment exceeds $50,000,
requiring the City to hold a properly noticed public hearing prior to the transfer in accordance with
RCW 39.33.020; and
WHEREAS, the proposed transfer aligns with the City Council’s guidance on fleet
evaluation, operational efficiency, and responsible asset management.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PASCO, WASHINGTON:
That the spill response vessel is hereby declared surplus to the needs of the City of Pasco.
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Be It Further Resolved, that the Interim City Manager and/or designee is authorized to
negotiate and execute all necessary agreements to transfer the vessel to Chelan Fire District #7 in
exchange for the recovery of costs associated with the electronic and navigation equipment
purchased separately by the City; and to take all necessary steps required to complete this
transaction.
Be It Further Resolved, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, on this 7th day of April,
2025.
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Pete Serrano
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Debra Barham, MMC Kerr Ferguson Law, PLLC
City Clerk City Attorneys