TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Jason Martin, Deputy County Fire Chief
REPORT BY: Stacie McCambridge, Staff Services Manager
SUBJECT: Disposal of County Thermal Imaging Camera
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize to declare capital Asset No. 27103, a thermal imaging camera, as surplus, not required for public use, removed from inventory, and disposed of. (No Fiscal Impact)
[4/5 vote required]
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BACKGROUND
The Napa County Fire Department currently has a thermal imaging camera (Capital Asset No. 27103) that has outlived its useful life and has become outdated. The camera was originally purchased more than 10 years ago. The devise is difficult to maintain due to its age. A thermal imaging camera is a handheld device that allows firefighters to see areas of heat through smoke, darkness, or barriers. This piece of equipment renders infrared radiation that is given off by warm objects or flames, into a visible light representation in real time. The cameras can aid in cases where individuals are trapped in areas first responders cannot locate.
Today’s recommended action will allow the capital asset to be deemed as surplus and no longer required for public use as well as authorize the removal from the County Capital Asset list and be disposed.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
No |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
The thermal imaging camera has been deemed outdated and has no other use with the Department. |
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Is the general fund affected? |
No |
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Future fiscal impact: |
None |
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Consequences if not approved: |
Out of service equipment would continue to be collected and stored at the station. |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by California Code of regulations Title 14 Section 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.