SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Declare library materials surplus pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.622, surplus sales over $5,000; authorize a donation to designated not-for-profit organizations pursuant to Section 2.624 (5), exceptions to auction sale; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
Seeking Council’s authorization for the donation of city-owned library materials consisting of paperbacks, hardcovers, DVDs, CDs and audio books in the quantity of 55,000 items valued at $59,000 to local non-profit organizations.
Due to scheduled Imagine Clearwater construction at the Main Library, the City was tasked with sorting through and relocating library materials. The items identified as surplus are no longer needed for municipal public use and are valued as follows:
• Book (hardback/paperback) $1 each
• DVD $2 each
• CD (Music/Audio Book) $2 each
Eight non-profit organizations were contacted, with four accepting donations at this time. Requesting authorization to donate to the following non-profit organizations:
• AmVets, Clearwater, FL ~ pickup donations at no charge; items area delivered to the Tampa warehouse and a $100 voucher is offered to local veterans, which they in turn select what they want/need; all leftovers are then sold and all proceeds go back into the AmVets organization which provides assistance, jobs and services to our veterans.
• HEP (Homeless Empowerment Program), Clearwater, FL ~ pickup donations at no charge; items not suitable for their program will go into the Thrift Store to be sold to the general public. 100% of proceeds from the store directly benefits HEP program and clients.
• Hospice, Clearwater, FL ~ pickup donations at no charge; items are sold at their thrift stores; all proceeds are used for patient care.
• Salvation Army, Clearwater, FL ~ pickup donations at no charge; items are sold at their thrift stores; valuables are auctioned. All proceeds are used for adult rehabilitation programs, social programs and homeless programs.