Chapter 2.40
SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY

Sections:

2.40.010    Auction sales of personal property.

2.40.020    Sales of personal property.

2.40.030    Donations of personal property.

2.40.010 Auction sales of personal property.

Personal property may be sold at auction if the city manager determines that the auction contemplated will probably result in a higher net return to the city than if the property were sold by competitive written bid. (Ord. 721 § 1, 1986)

2.40.020 Sales of personal property.

The city manager may sell personal property, including recyclable or reclaimed materials, without formal competitive bidding if the manager has determined that a negotiated sale will result in increased net revenue to the city and the city manager complies with the following conditions:

A. When the current market value per item is deemed to be less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), the city manager may establish a selling price, schedule and advertise a sale date, and sell to the first qualified buyer meeting the sale terms; or

B. When the current value per item is deemed to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), the personal property must be offered for competitive written bid and be advertised in accordance with ORS 279.025 or such other applicable section of state law, or be offered for sale at public auction in accordance with Section 2.40.010. If no bids are received or if it is determined by the city manager that the market value of the property exceeds the offer of the highest responsible bidder, all bids may be rejected and the city manager may negotiate a sale subject to the following conditions:

1. An appraisal of the market value of the property is obtained and documented and the negotiated sales price exceeds the market value, or

2. The sale amount exceeds the highest bid received through the bidding or auction process. (Ord. 721 § 2, 1986)

2.40.030 Donations of personal property.

A. The city manager may transfer surplus personal property, including recyclable or reclaimed materials, with or without remuneration and without competitive bids to the following:

1. Another public agency; or

2. Any sheltered workshop, work activity center, or group care home which operates under contract or agreement with, or grant from any state agency which is certified to receive federal surplus property; or

3. Any recognized nonprofit activity which is certified to receive federal surplus property; or

4. Recognized private nonprofit social or health service activities.

B. Transfers under subsection A of this section are subject to the following conditions:

1. A determination has been made that the property is not needed for other public purposes; and

2. If the property has a current market value of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) or more, the donation or sale shall:

a. Be approved by the city council,

b. Be documented to be clearly in the public interest;

3. The city shall maintain a record of all transfers, donations or sales authorized by this section. (Ord. 721 § 3, 1986)