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)
