HomeMy Public PortalAbout2023-063 Resolution Setting a Policy for the Disposal of Surplus PropertyRESOLUTION 2023-063
Resolution Setting a Policy for the Disposal of Surplus Property
WHEREAS, from time to time, the City of Riverdale, Iowa ("City"), has equipment and other property to
dispose of; and,
WHEREAS, these reasons may vary from replacement of the equipment or property with new to
obsolescence of the equipment or property and, in some cases, result in a recommendation of seeking
bids, donation, or permanent disposal of the equipment or property; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to develop a uniform process, including proper oversight and
documentation.
NOW THERE FOR IT BE RESOLVED that:
Section 1.
Section 2.
Section 3.
In the case where a piece of City -owned equipment or property is recommended for sale,
City staff will prepare a brief description of the item, along with age, number of years in
City custody (if known), and the approximate market value. If the equipment or property
is recommended for disposal or donation, this will be noted.
City staff may bring a listing of such equipment or property to the City Council from time
to time prior to sale or disposal. City Council shall act on these requests via prompt
approval of the consent agenda.
Following City Council action, City staff shall see that the equipment or property is placed
for public bids on a surplus government auction website, and/or is offered for public sale
on -site, for an appropriate length of time. Staff will advise City Council on a periodic basis
when sales are made via this method, including the amount of the sale for each item. Sale
proceeds for street purposes shall be deposited in the Road Use Tax Fund, for sewer
purposes in the Sewer Fund, for fire department purposes in the Public Safety fund, and
for all other purposes in the General Fund.
Section 4. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herein are hereby repealed, to the extent
of such conflict.
Passed and approved this 25th day of July 2023.
APP VED:
Anthony Heddlesten,"Mayor
ATTEST:
(
Kelly Kr TI, Clerk
City of Riverdale, Iowa
110 Manor Drive, Riverdale, Iowa 52722 (563) 355-2511
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