Chapter 3.68
EQUIPMENT RENTAL RESERVE FUND
Sections:
3.68.040 EQUIPMENT USE CHARGES.
3.68.010 CREATED.
There is created an equipment rental reserve fund which shall be used as a revolving fund or funds to be expended for salaries, wages, and operations required for the repair, replacement, purchase, and operation of equipment, and for the purchase of equipment, materials, and supplies to be used in the administration and operation of the fund in accordance with RCW 35.21.088. (Ord. 5120 §1 (part), 2010: Ord. 4084 §1, 1986)
3.68.020 ADMINISTRATION.
The equipment rental reserve fund shall be administered by the Director of Public Works and Utilities or his/her designee in accordance with RCW 35.21.088 and directives of the Washington State Auditor. The Director of Public Works and Utilities or his/her designee, with approval of the Mayor, is authorized to establish policies and procedures to implement the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 5120 §1 (part), 2010: Ord. 4084 §2, 1986)
3.68.030 EQUIPMENT.
(a) All trucks, passenger cars and construction equipment currently in the equipment rental fund shall be in the fund established by this chapter.
All vehicles and equipment currently owned by the various city departments may be transferred to the equipment rental reserve fund at the direction of the City Council.
(b) All vehicles and equipment within the equipment rental fund shall be the property of the fund.
(c) Certain specialized items of equipment may, at the direction of the City Council, be expressly excluded from or included in the equipment rental reserve fund. (Ord. 5120 §1 (part), 2010: Ord. 4084 §3, 1986)
3.68.040 EQUIPMENT USE CHARGES.
Each department, using equipment which is part of the equipment pool, shall pay into the equipment rental reserve fund a monthly rental payment which shall cover operation, maintenance for and replacement costs of each vehicle it uses. (Ord. 5120 §1 (part), 2010: Ord. 4084 §5, 1986. Formerly 3.68.050)
3.68.050 PURCHASES.
All purchases made from the fund shall be in accordance with the charter and ordinances of the City. (Ord. 5120 §1 (part), 2010: Ord. 4084 §7, 1986. Formerly 3.68.070)
3.68.060 DEPOSITS.
All moneys deposited in the equipment rental reserve fund, including amounts included therefor in the annual budget of the City and not expended as in this chapter provided, shall remain in the fund from year to year and shall not be transferred to any other fund or expended for any purpose unless authorized by the City Council. (Ord. 5120 §1 (part), 2010: Ord. 4084 §9, 1986. Formerly 3.68.090)