I respectfully request Council declare two pick-up trucks, 20 passenger vehicles and one motorcycle listed on the attachment, as “Surplus Equipment” and authorize staff to auction the items using the services of The Public Group, LLC.

The vehicles, motorcycles and scooters listed on the attachment were impounded or seized by the Police Department and ultimately abandoned or forfeited by the owners. The Police Department has obtained clear title in the City’s name for all of the items. None of the items have been added to the City’s inventory and none are of any use to the City.

The Police Department is requesting authorization to collaborate with the City’s Public Works Department to hold an on-line vehicle/equipment auction using the services of The Public Group, LLC. (a.k.a. Public Surplus). The minimum purchase price for the items has been established by the City’s Fleet Maintenance Supervisor using the “Wholesalers’ Buyer Guide” or “Black Book”. Public Works has advised that the auction terms and conditions with The Public Group has not changed and remains the same as previous agreements with the City.

The expense to the City is the cost for placing an in a major newspaper notifying the general public about the on-line auction. Once an item is sold, the buyer is responsible for paying an auction fee of seven (7) percent of the purchase price. The City will collect all of the funds and distribute the auction fee to The Public Group. Additionally, the City is responsible to pay $100 to each of the tow companies for handling the initial tow for the Police Department.