SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Declare miscellaneous furniture, minor equipment, and fixtures surplus to the needs of the City for disposition via a citywide surplus sale and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
Pursuant to Code of Ordinances Section 2.621, Sale of Surplus Personal Property, Purchasing requests Council’s authorization to hold a citywide public surplus sale. Many departments have miscellaneous furniture and minor equipment that needs to be surplused including library fixtures such as the book/media shelving. An effort to advertise between departments and repurpose items is underway. All items deemed to be surplus are being consolidated at the vacant East Library on Drew Street.
The East Library is a perfect opportunity and venue for the sale. With the collection of surplus underway, the auction will be scheduled for late August. The one-day sale will be managed by a professional auctioneer for commission, via the Pinellas County Contract #145-0225-R, Auctioneer Services, Vehicles, and Related Equipment.
Following the surplus sale, Purchasing will pursue further disposition of remaining items through donation to charitable and/or not-for-profit organizations.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
General surplus sale revenues are deposited in the General Fund.