Submitted By
Chief Anthony L. Ambrose
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
Title
An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Property Owned by the Village of Oak Park
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Overview
Overview
The Police Department has a list of surplus inventory consisting of 83 bicycles that is no longer necessary or useful to the Village and, therefore, the continued storage and ownership of these items is no longer in the Village’s best interest.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
The items listed on the attachment include 83 bicycles that are in the Police Department’s possession. The list also includes items ranging from tools, electronics and jewelry that will be sold/auctioned only by Propertyroom.com.
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Staff Recommendation
Approve the Ordinance.
Fiscal Impact
The proceeds of any sale, after deducting the cost of storage, advertising, selling and other expenses incident to the handling or selling of lost, stolen or seized property, shall be paid to the police pension fund of the Village of Oak Park.
Background
In accordance with Village policy and State Statute 65 ILCS Sec. 5/11-76-4, the Village’s corporate authories may, by Ordinance, authorize disposition of property they may designate in order to dispose of surplus property not usable to the Village. The Village, through the police department, submits the items listed in a report to be declared as surplus.
Alternatives
N/A
Previous Board Action
Approved.
Citizen Advisory Commission Action
N/A
Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
The police department will continue to periodically submit surplus lists to the Village Board for auction approval.
Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
N/A
Performance Management (MAP) Alignment
Governance Priority #1 - Law Enforcement
Vision #1 - to consistently improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness, and remain sensitive to community needs;
Vision #3 - to prepare department staff to meet the current and evolving challenges of policing.