High Springs declares 20+-year hydraulic rescue tools surplus to free space at Waterworks Building

City staff told the commission on May 8 that approximately eight to 10 pieces of hydraulic rescue equipment — described as more than 20 years old and beyond usable life — are being declared surplus so they can be sold and the Waterworks Building cleared of excess equipment.

A staff speaker said the items are “not even backups. They're old, like, original, like, Jaws of Life kinda materials,” and explained the department has transitioned to battery-powered extrication tools. The commission made a motion to declare the items surplus and to offer them for sale (staff indicated GovDeals as a likely venue); the motion carried on a voice vote.

Staff indicated the surplus decision is largely an organizational step to free storage space; the meeting record does not show any proposed replacement purchases tied directly to this surplus declaration.