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An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Equipment Owned by the Village of Oak Park
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Introduction
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The Police Department has equipment that may be disposed of once they are no longer useful to the Village. This equipment will be reassigned, donated, sold at auction, traded in, consigned, or disposed of as scrap.
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Recommended Action
Adopt the ordinance.
Prior Board Action
The Board has previously approved ordinances for disposing of vehicles, materials, and equipment as needed.
Background
Following Village policy and State law (65 ILCS 5/11-76-4), the Village may, by Ordinance, authorize the disposition of designated personal property (as opposed to real property) to dispose of equipment no longer usable to the Village.
Items on the attached “Exhibit A” will be disposed of via internet auction, traded in, donated, or consigned. If the items are not sold or donated, they will be disposed of as scrap.
The equipment listed in Exhibit A are candidates for disposal due to end of life and limited usefulness to the department. These items have been in storage for some time, and storage space is in demand for other police operations.
Timing Considerations
Adoption at this time will allow for the timely disposal of surplus items and free up valuable space used to store them.
Budget Impact
Funds received from the sale of equipment will be placed in the fund from which the equipment was purchased.
Operating Impact
Removing surplus items will enable more efficient use of the Village of Oak Park's space.
DEI Impact
There is no DEI impact associated with this item.
Community Input
There has been no community input given in relation to this item.
Staff Recommendation
Adopt the ordinance.
Advantages:
• This action frees up valuable equipment space.
• The sale of the equipment may generate revenue.
Disadvantages:
• There are no disadvantages to this recommendation.
Alternatives
Alternative 1:
The Board can table the item for additional information or discussion.
Advantages:
• Board members would be presented with the additional information they requested.
Disadvantages:
• Items must continue to be stored.
Alternative 2:
The Board can vote down the item.
Advantages:
• There are no advantages to this alternative.
Disadvantages:
• Rejecting this item will result in outdated items still requiring storage.
• The Village will not receive any revenue from the sale of old equipment.
Anticipated Future Actions
It is anticipated that the Board will consider these Ordinances as they become necessary.
Prepared By: Shatonya Johnson, Chief of Police
Reviewed By: Jack Malec, Assistant to the Village Manager
Approved By: Kevin J. Jackson, Village Manager
Attachment(s):
1. Ordinance - Disposition of Surplus
2. Exhibit A Surplus List