The city manager or his duly appointed representative may determine what city property is surplus property. Surplus property is defined as personal property owned by the city that because of lack of need or cost of maintenance or repair is considered uneconomic to maintain.
(Ordinance 86-85, sec. 1, adopted 12/9/86; 1957 Code, sec. 2-90)
The city manager or his duly authorized representative is authorized to dispose of surplus property in a manner that in the opinion of the city manager or his duly authorized representative will provide the greatest economic gain to the city. The property may be sold at public auction, or by sealed bid, written bid, or telephone bid, or by negotiation when the property is of such a nature that there is only one (1) competitive bidder, or by any other means so long as the city manager determines that the fair market value of such property has been obtained. If surplus property is determined to have no market value, it may be destroyed. As an alternative method of disposition, the city council may approve a sale or trade to other governmental entities for monetary or public purpose consideration.
(Ordinance 86-85, sec. 1, adopted 12/9/86; 1957 Code, sec. 2-91)
The city recognizes that certain city-issued property, such as sidearms and badges issued to police officers, and bunker equipment and badges issued to firefighters, are unique and develop a special value to the individual employee issued the equipment. To the extent possible, and without incurring a monetary loss to the city, the city manager or his duly appointed representative may recognize the unique qualities of certain city-issued items to the employee and allow said employee to purchase that item. If the issue item is one that is being replaced or otherwise removed from service, the employee may, with approval of the city manager, be allowed to acquire it by paying its fair market value. If the item is one that is still serviceable or otherwise of use to the city, the employee may, with approval of the city manager, be allowed to acquire it by paying the amount established as its replacement cost. Department directors shall identify issue items that are subject to disposition as set forth herein, establish criteria that determine the employee’s eligibility to acquire the items, and assist the purchasing department in determining a fair market value or replacement cost.
(Ordinance 99-21, sec. 1, adopted 4/13/99; 1957 Code, sec. 2-92)