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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Joseph Hopp
DATE: March 1, 2018
SUBJECT:
Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Obsolete and Surplus Vehicles and Equipment
PURPOSE:
To effectively and efficiently sell various vehicles and equipment through the use of two auction companies.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Aurora has disposed of City vehicles and equipment in public auctions for more than twenty years. Equipment Services strips every vehicle of any City decals, insurance cards or other identification. The Police squad cars are stripped of the decals, emergency lighting, Ford Interceptor badge, spot lights and all other police related equipment. Police vehicles are painted black before sending to auction.
DISCUSSION:
This year, the City will have approximately 40 vehicles to sell. Many of the sedans and pickups that are being replaced will not be auction until later this year so that divisions with Seasonal staff have vehicles for their use.
JJ Kane and America's Auto Auction are the two auction companies that Aurora has used in the past. Both auctions are live on the internet so that they can reach a large audence. JJ Kane has been used for many years. Their auctions are held quarterly at the Beloit, WI location. JJ Kane does not charge the seller any fees other than the hiking (transportation charge) of the vehicle to their auction yard. America's Auto Auction was first used last year. This auction is held monthly at their Crestwood, IL yard. America's Auction does charge a seller fee of 10% of the gross selling price as well as a hiking fee.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
There is no impact to other City Divisions
The proceeds from the sale of vehicles are recorded as revenue in account 101-0000-392.01-00
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I recommend that the City Council adopts a resolution authorizing the sale of City of Aurora's obsolete and surplus property.
cc: Alderman O’Connor, Chairman
Alderman Bugg
Alderman Mesiacos
Alderman Mervine, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Obsolete and Surplus Property
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City of Aurora will have approximately 40 used/surplus vehicles to sell; and
WHEREAS, City of Aurora has sold used/surplus vehicles and equipment in public auctions for the past twenty years; and
WHEREAS, the proceeds from the sale of used/surplus vehicles are recorded as revenue in account 101-0000-392.01-00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that the sale of the City of Aurora's obsolete and surplus used vehicles by auction is hereby approved.