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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Derrick Winston, Asst. Superintendent of Fleet & Facilities Maintenance
DATE: April 15, 2021
SUBJECT:
Authorization for the Sale of Obsolete and Surplus Property
PURPOSE:
To sell surplus vehicles and equipment efficiently and equitably through auction.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Aurora has sold City-owned vehicles and equipment through public auctions for more than twenty years. Prior to sale, the Fleet Maintenance Division removes all City decals, license plates, insurance cards or other identification. Police vehicles are restored to a monochromatic paint scheme and all law enforcement lighting and equipment is removed.
DISCUSSION:
In 2021, following trade-ins and salvages, it is projected that the City will have approximately twenty-one (21) used surplus vehicles remaining to sell.
The City has utilized JJ Kane Auctioneers for many years to efficiently sell vehicles and equipment. Their auction yard is located at the Beloit, WI location. The auctions are open to the public and conducted via internet. There are no fees charged to the City other than the transportation charge of the vehicles to the auction yard which is deducted from the final sale proceeds.
A list of projected vehicles to be sold through auction is attached.
Some of the projected vehicles that are still operable will be retained until later in the year. This temporary addition to the fleet will provide vehicles for City divisions that employ seasonal staff.
The proceeds from the sale of vehicles are recorded as revenue in account 101-0000-392.01-00
IMPACT STATEMENT:
N/A
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I recommend that the City Council adopts a resolution authorizing the sale of the City of Aurora's obsolete and surplus property using JJ Kane Auctioneers.
cc: Finance Committee
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 twenty-one (21) used/surplus vehicles to sell; and
WHEREAS, the 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; and
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 through JJ Kane Auctioneers in Beloit, WI and is hereby approved and the Director of Purchasing is authorized to issue the necessary orders.