SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Declare miscellaneous furniture, minor equipment, and fixtures, surplus to the needs of the City for disposition in accordance with Clearwater Code of Ordinances 2.621 Sale of Surplus Personal Property and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
Pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.621, Sale of Surplus Personal Property, Purchasing requests Council’s authorization to handle the disposition of personal property at the following locations: City Hall building, Clearwater Gas System’s (CGS) complex, and the church at 601 S. Hercules Avenue which was approved for purchase by Council on June 20, 2019.
Surplus at City Hall and CGS will be handled through a contracted auctioneer with on-site auctions or the collection and relocation of surplus to a centralized warehouse managed by the auctioneer. On-site auctions pose logistical challenges at both locations due to multiple floors and active construction at CGS. Inclusion of city surplus in a larger auction event is also likely to produce better results due to more bidders attending.
There is a growing market for repurposing old items. The architectural salvage approach for the church will include a site visit for vendors to view the building and contents, and to submit a bid outlining what will be salvaged and the dollar amount offered. When the salvage company is finished the building will be readied for demolition.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Surplus sale revenues are deposited into the General Fund; CGS’ sales proceeds to the Gas Utility enterprise fund.