BOARD MEETING DATE: August 1, 2003
AGENDA NO. 16

Adopt Resolution for Eligibility with State of California to Receive Property under Federal Surplus Personal Property Program

SYNOPSIS:

The State of California periodically surpluses equipment that is of value to the AQMD such as ambient monitoring equipment. In order for the AQMD to receive this equipment, the State requires that the AQMD apply for and receive "donee" status through the Federal Surplus Personal Property Program. The State further requires the Board to adopt a resolution for such an application. Approval of the application will allow the AQMD to receive surplus property items from the federal government.

COMMITTEE:

Administrative, July 18, 2003, Recommended for Approval

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

1. Approve the attached Resolution allowing the AQMD to be authorized to acquire surplus property from the California State Agency for Surplus Property as shown in Attachment 1.

Barry R. Wallerstein, D.Env.
Executive Officer

Background

The State of California periodically surpluses equipment that is of value to the AQMD. The State currently has available PM2.5 samplers that are the identical make and model as those used by the AQMD. In order for the AQMD to receive this equipment, the State requires that the AQMD apply for and receive "donee" status through the Federal Surplus Personal Property Program. The State further requires the Board to adopt a Resolution for such an application. The application will allow the AQMD to receive surplus property items directly from the federal government.

Proposal

Staff is requesting the Board’s approval to receive surplus property from the State of California or the federal government. As part of the approval, staff is requesting the Board’s approval of the attached Resolution.

Resource Impacts

The ability to receive useable equipment or equipment that is able to be used for parts for existing AQMD equipment represents a savings to the AQMD. The exact amount of savings will be dependent on the type and number of items available, requested and received.

Attachments

Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - State of California Application for Eligibility – Federal Surplus Personal Property Program

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