Submitted By
John P. Wielebnicki, Director of Public Works
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
Title
An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Equipment Owned by the Village of Oak Park.
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Overview
Overview
The Department of Public Works has variety of surplus equipment that is no longer useful to the Village. The equipment can be offered to another Oak Park agency or sold at auction, and if they cannot be sold at auction, then they shall be disposed of as scrap.
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Staff Recommendation
Approve the Ordinance.
Fiscal Impact
Funds received for vehicles and or equipment will be placed in the fund from which they were purchased originally.
Background
In accordance with 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) in order to dispose of vehicles, equipment and materials no longer usable to the Village. Items on the Attachment will be disposed of via internet auction. The Village has had recent success using internet auctions for disposal. If the materials are not sold they will be disposed of as scrap.
Alternatives
The Board can delay action to gain additional information.
Previous Board Action
The Board has approved disposal of vehicles, materials and equipment Ordinances annually.
Citizen Advisory Commission Action
N/A.
Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
It is anticipated that the Board will consider these Ordinances as they become necessary.
Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
There are certain items that may be useful to other Oak Park agencies. Staff will advise them of these items.
Performance Management (MAP) Alignment
This work is in alignment with the Governance Priority for the Department of Public Works for managing Infrastructure/Capital Programs.