Chapter 3.45
DISPOSITION OF CITY-OWNED PERSONAL PROPERTY
Sections:
3.45.010 Disposal of personal property under $500.00.
3.45.020 When competitive bidding is not required for sale of surplus or obsolete goods.
3.45.040 Declaration of obsolescence.
3.45.010 Disposal of personal property under $500.00.
(a) Personal property, other than surplus stock, that is valued at less than $500.00, may be disposed of upon such notice and terms considered reasonable by the Mayor, taking into consideration the value of the article, the reason for disposal, and the general preference of disposal by competitive bid. The Mayor shall report disposals to the Council if so requested.
(b) Personal property valued at more than $500.00, but less than $25,000, shall be disposed of in the manner provided for land under $50,000 (SMC 16.15.060).
(c) Personal property valued at more than $25,000 shall be disposed of in the manner provided for land over $50,000 (SMC 16.15.060). [Ord. 01-77 Ch. 48 § 1].
3.45.020 When competitive bidding is not required for sale of surplus or obsolete goods.
The Mayor may sell the following without giving an opportunity for competitive bidding:
(a) Surplus or obsolete supplies, materials, or equipment whose total value does not exceed $1,000 in a single transaction;
(b) Supplies, materials, or equipment when sold at a price at least as great as that paid by the City for the same. [Ord. 01-77 Ch. 48 § 2].
3.45.030 Surplus stock.
(a) All using agencies shall submit to the Mayor at such times and in such form as he shall prescribe, reports showing stocks of all supplies which are no longer used or which have become obsolete, worn out or scrapped.
(b) Transfer. The Mayor shall have the authority to transfer surplus stock to other using agencies and provide for proper fiscal transfer of such.
(c) Sale. The Mayor with approval of Council shall have the authority to sell all supplies or equipment which have become unsuitable for public use, or to exchange the same for, or trade in the same on any new supplies or equipment.
(1) Competitive Bidding. Sales of surplus City supplies or equipment appraised at over $1,000 under this section shall be made to the highest responsible bidder.
(2) The Mayor shall conduct the sale and issue the certificates of sale to the purchaser of surplus City supplies or equipment. [Ord. 01-77 Ch. 48 § 3].
3.45.040 Declaration of obsolescence.
No surplus or obsolete supplies, materials, or equipment of a value of more than $1,000 may be sold until the Council shall have declared them obsolete or surplus. [Ord. 01-77 Ch. 48 § 4].