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Home My WebLink AboutItem C01 COUNTY of MONROE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Mayor Michelle Lincoln,District 2 The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tem David Rice,District 4 Craig Cates,District 1 e' James K.Scholl,District 3 Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5 Regular Meeting January 28, 2026 Agenda Item Number: C 1 25-0116 BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Fire Rescue TIME APPROXIMATE: N/A STAFF CONTACT: R. L. Colina,Fire Chief AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval to accept the donation of a 2013 Ford F-450 Cab & Chassis,Heavy Duty Wildfire Apparatus,VIN# 1 FDOX4HTXCED01234, from the U.S. Department of Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, with reported net book value of$48,467, and authorize the County Administrator to execute any documentation, vehicle registration, and other forms required to effectuate the transfer. ITEM BACKGROUND: Monroe County Fire Rescue (MCFR) seeks BOCC approval to accept the donation of a 2013 Ford F-450 Cab & Chassis, FSC Group 23, FSC 2320 Type 6 on Heavy Duty Truck, VIN# 1FDOX4HTXCED01234, United States Asset# 635974, United States Inv. #F492925 (hereinafter referred to as `Brush Truck") from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, with reported net book value of $48,467. This donation includes a 300-gallon water tank, gas powered pump, and storage boxes, as well as red emergency lights for use in wild land firefighting on Big Pine Key, and as otherwise needed by MCFR. The U.S. Fish&Wildlife Service will trailer the Brush Truck to Monroe County Fire Station#13 on Big Pine Key and provide MCFR with training for use of the apparatus. Additionally, MCFR requests that BOCC authorize the County Administrator to execute any documentation — including the U.S. Transfer of Equipment form known as "DOI-AAAP-0146" attached to this item, the forthcoming vehicle registration paperwork, and other forms required to effectuate the vehicle transfer contemplated herein. PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: N/A INSURANCE REQUIRED: No CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: N/A STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval. DOCUMENTATION: Attached is a letter offering the donation from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Refuge's Zone Assistant Fire Management Officer assigned to Peninsular Florida and Caribbean Zone. Additionally, the U.S. Transfer of Equipment form known as "DOI-AAAP-0146" is attached. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. 14TT Opp U.S. SEEMCIE United States Department of the Interior 0 w� � w Vim. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE ' � , ,w Southwest Florida National Wildlife Refuge Complex Chief R.L. Colina, The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service would like to donate a Type 6 Fire Engine (Brush Truck) to the Monroe County Fire Rescue. The Engine specifications are: 2012 Ford F450 with 81, 500 miles on it. In good working order. The Engine comes with a 300 Gallon water tank, gas powered pump and storage boxes as well as red emergency lights. Everything is in good working order. Based on past sales of these excess trucks, the estimated value is $59,000. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service will also deliver this engine to the Big Pine Key fire station and provide a day of training on the apparatus for the folks on shift. MCFR has always been very supportive of our prescribed burning operations and the protection of the community of Big Pine Key and the surrounding wildlands. This donation is just an extension of that partnership as we rely heavily on your organization for wildfire suppression in the absence currently of the Florida Forest Service. Thank you again and I hope you can accept this donation. Respectfully, BRIAN Digitally signed by BRIAN PIPPIN PIPPIN 0 1114827— 1 0500' Brian Pippin Zone Assistant Fire Management Officer Peninsular Florida and Caribbean Zone STANDARD FORM 122 1.ORDER NO. GENERAL SERVICES TRANSFER ORDER ADMINISTRATION FMR(41 CFR)102-36.125; EXCESS PERSONAL PROPERTY 2.DATE FMR(41 CFR)102-36.145; 01/28/2026 FMR(41 CFR)102-36.160 3. TO: General Services Administration* 4.ORDERING AGENCY (Full name and address) Monroe County Fire Rescue(on behalf of Monroe County, FL) 7280 Overseas Hwy Marathon, FL 33050 305-289-6020 5.HOLDING AGENCY (Name and address)* 6.SHIP TO (Consignee and destination)* US Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 4 Fire Management Monroe County Fire Rescue Station 13 1875 Century Blvd NE 390 Key Deer Blvd, Big Pine Key, FL 33043 Atlanta, GA 30345 Contact: 305-289-6020 7.LOCATION OF PROPERTY 8.SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Vehicle will be delivered to Monroe County Fire Station 1963 Refuge Headquarters Rd. Station 13 at 390 Key Deer Blvd, Big Pine Key, FL 33043 Titusville, FL 32780 9.ORDERING AGENCY APPROVAL 10.APPROPRIATION SYMBOL AND TITLE a.SIGNATURE b.DATE c. TITLE 11.ALLOTMENT 12.GOVERNMENT B/L NO. Michelle Lincoln, Mayor, Monroe County, Florida 13. PROPERTY ORDERED ACQUISITION COST GSA AND ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY HOLDING NO. (Include noun name,FSC Group and Class,and Condition Code. If available, AGENCY NOS. include the National Stock Number. The Depreciated Value may also be indicated.) UNIT TOTAL (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) 1 2013 Ford F450 Cab & Chassis, FSC Group 23, FSC 2320 EA 1 $48,467.00 $48,467.00 Type 6 on Heavy Duty Truck, Condition code 6 VIN 1 FDOX4HTXCED01234, Asset#635974 Inv#F492925 Net Book Value $48,467.00 Monroe County Rep sign in Block 9a, 9b, and 9c APO or CPO for FF04RFMIOO sign here Total of Property Ordered $489467.00 14. GSA a.SIGNATURE b. TITLE c.DATE APPROVAL FOR AGENCY AND LOCATION SOURCE GSA AGENCY STATE FSC CONDITION CODE USE ONLY *Include ZIP Code �17'111"'f.T,, ariid'Asset Polic ��wA ..........1)epc,,�V,"tn"i�erit'(1'1',�)f the tnterior Acqi jisition), (N"I�y 1 A AIv I 01�1,11 Offic(,,,,'.,3�l c:V`jAk(�,.�,,,quis,ificl)r' )ertly Axlarmgert'ierd' FINAL 0810712018 of tIie I m mu lid Acq uum t Ass IIIiste, Asset o cy 0 Title Transfer of Excess Equipment and Supplies for Wildfires Reference Number 0146 Version Number 1 Function(s) Personal Property Point of Contact Angela Cooper Source of this Requirement Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (P.L 115-141) Sec. 427) Regulatory Reference 40 USC 121(c) and 40 USC 521 Purpose-. This policy establishes Department of the Interior (DOI) specific guidelines for disposing of fire- fighting equipment that is no longer needed to carry out the functions of the wildland fire management program. Scope-. This policy applies to DOI firefighting and emergency equipment no longer needed to carry out the functions of the wildland fire management program, which includes, but is not limited to, the following items: fire engines, heavy equipment, communication devices, protective clothing and gear, pumps and accessories, hand tools, and fire line packs, etc. Effective date-. This policy is effective upon signature. Background-. Congress recognizes that safe and effective protection in the urban wildland interface demands close coordination between local, State, Tribal, and Federal firefighting resources. For the FY2018 Interior Appropriations Act, P.L. 115-141, SEC. 427, the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to enter into grants and cooperative agreements with volunteer fire departments, rural fire departments, rangeland fire protection associations, and similar organizations to provide for wildland fire training and equipment, including supplies and communication devices. Notwithstanding 121(c) of title 40, United States Code, or section 521 of title 40, United States Code, the Secretary is further authorized to transfer title to excess DOI firefighting equipment no longer needed to carry out the functions of the DOI wildland fire management program to such organizations. This authority supports the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy by improving the safety, capacity, and capabilities of rural and volunteer local cooperators (fire departments and Rangeland Fire Protection Associations) that protect remote communities and natural resources and play a substantial cooperative role in the suppression of wildland fires. Actiorim. Bureaus and offices are authorized to complete the following actions: �17'111"'f.T,, ariid'Asset Polic ��wA ..........1)epc,,�V,"tn"i�erit'(1'1',�)f the tnterior Acqi jisition), (N"I�y 1 A AIv Offic(,'.,3l c:VjAkqfiI 01�1,11(1 )ertly Axl arm ger t'i e r d' FINAL 0810712018 • Transfer the title of DOI firefighting equipment no longer needed to carry out the functions of the wildland fire management program to one of the following organizations: Rangeland Fire Protection Associations (RFPA), local volunteer fire departments, or cooperators that protect remote communities and play a substantial cooperative role in the suppression of wildland fires on DOI and other federal lands. • Bypass the GSAXcess process for excess firefighting equipment and perform direct transfers to RFPAs and similar local firefighting cooperators. Please note the following exception: Working Capital Fund (WCF) equipment, must be processed as a negotiated sale coordinated by the controlling WCF Office. Bureaus and offices must complete the following actions: • Develop supplemental policy or adhere to existing policy to ensure equipment is transferred based on sound evaluation and strategic priorities. Equipment transfers must be awarded strategically to enhance collaborative wildland fire efforts. • Coordinate equipment transfers with bureau property managers. • Record equipment transfers through retirement transaction within the Financial Business and Management System. • Use the appropriate disposal reason code, accounting for Federal Automotive Statistical Tool (FAST)-relevant and non-FAST-relevant equipment. Direct bureau-specific questions to bureau and office internal rural assistance agreement specialists as noted in bureau-specific guidance. Approval Signature: The signature provided in the table below serves as the digital signature for this document. By replacing the Block 1 with a name and Block 2 with date, the Director, Office of Acquisition and Property Management approves the policy described in this document. (Use the following method to check signature authentication via revision history: on keyboard, press and hold Ctrl+Alt+Shift+H) Megan Olsen August 7, 2018 Director, Office of Acquisition and Property Management Date 2