HomeMy WebLinkAboutPO 6045: PUBLIC ONLINE AUCTION THROUGH RENE BATES AUCTIONEERS, INC.Memorandum
City of Port Arthur, Texas
Purchasing Department
TO: Stephen Fitzgibbons, City Manager
FROM: Shawna Tubbs, Purchasing Manager-
DATE: October 14, 2009
SUBJECT: Proposed Ordinance No. 6045
RECOMMENDATION
The Purchasing Division recommends the City Council to authorize the sale of abandoned or
unclaimed items from the Police Department, three (3) gazbage trucks and one (1) grinder from
Public Works, and water meters and miscellaneous items from Utility Operations which have
become obsolete and/or non-functional at an on-line auction.
BACKGROUND
The items from the Police Department are of no evidentiary value and attempts to contact the
owners, if known, were met with negative results. The Rene Bates Auctioneer, Inc. of
McKinney, Texas will be responsible for the online auction of obsolete and/or non-functional
assorted minor equipment and heavy equipment surplus.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT
The property to be sold this year is from the General Fund.
SUMMARY
The Purchasing Division recommends the City Council to authorize the sale of abandoned or
unclaimed items from the Police Department, three (3) garbage trucks and one (1) grinder from
Public Works, and water meters and miscellaneous items from Utility Operations which has
become obsolete and/or non-functional at an on-line auction.
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P. O. N0.6045
10/12/09 df
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF HEAVY
EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS SURPLUS ITEMS BY A
PUBLIC ONLINE AUCTION THROUGH RENE BATES
AUCTIONEERS, INC.
WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur has surplus property as described in Exhibit
"A" to wit; abandoned or unclaimed items from the Police Department, three (3) garbage trucks
and one (1) grinder from Public Works, and water meters and miscellaneous items from Utility
Operations that are obsolete and/or non-functional; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that it would be in the best interest of the City
to sell said property at an online auction to obtain the best possible price.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the City Manager, together with Shawna Tubbs, Purchasing
Manager, are hereby authorized, pursuant to Article XIV, Section 7 of the Charter of the City
of Port Arthur, to sell the above named surplus property at an auction, said property attached
hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit `A ".
Section 2. That the above named City officials be and are hereby authorized and
empowered to execute and deliver bills of sale or other instruments necessary to transfer
title to said items at the price bid.
Section 3. That this being an Ordinance not requiring publication the same shall take
effect and be in force immediately from and after its passage.
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Section 4. That a copy of the caption of this Ordinance be spread upon the Minutes of
the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED, this day of October, AD,
2009, at a Regulaz Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the
following vote:
AYES: Mayor:
Council members:
NOES:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretazy, Terry Hanks
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Mazk Sokolo ,City Attorney (Ord E~~~-F ~~
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Steve Fitzgibbons, City Manager
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CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
SURPLUS PROPERTY
EXHIBIT "A"
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Property to be Auctioned for October, 2009
# Quantity Description Serial # Department
1. 1 I kon Copier NP6545 NJF21955 Police
2. 1 Viewsonic 19" Monitor 400013001069 Police
3. 1 IBM 1T' Monitor 24BRW8 Police
4. 1 Gateway 17" Monitor NU17026D39255 Police
5. 1 Viewsonic 17" Monitor 22P012500975 Police
6 1 Sampo 17" Monitor 952F192 Police
7 1 Viewsonic 17" Monitor 22P012500977 Police
8 1 Sanyo TV Mod: DS25730 V8020620004314 Police
9 1 Phillips TV Mod 25TR12-0221 59083071 Police
10 1 Sanyo TV Mod: DS25780 V8020620004314 Police
11 1 Phillips TV Mod: 25TR12-0221 59083071 Police
12 Sanyo TV Mod DS27580 V9060333620208 Police
13 Sylvania TV Mod: 6724FDG V146158865 Police
14 1 Emerson TV VCR Combo V31117263 Police
15 1 GE TV Mod: 20GT420 20GT420N04 Police
16 1 Protech Electronic Keyboard Case # 48161-08 Police
17 1 Dent Puller - In Case 48161-08 Police
18 1 Milbank Electric Box 48161-08 Police
19 1 Bag 'rf Assorted Bolt Cutters & Pry Bar 48161-08 Police
20 1 Theater Research Speaker in box 48161-08 Police
21. 1 Theater Research Speaker in box 48161-08 Police
22. 1 Theater Research Speaker in box 48161-08 Police
23. 1 2 Mako Angler Rods 48161-08 Police
24. 1 Red tool box with drill bits 48161-OS Police
25. 1 Sharp 5-CD player CP-MPS900 Ser #41048310 Police
26. 1 Black Pulse Air Gun Model R70 48161-08 Police
27. 1 Leica Laser Level yellow case 48161-08 Police
28. 1 Allen brand Socket Set in box 48161-08 Police
29. 1 5-disc dvd-cd system Model RTd206 Police
30. 1 Bostitch Staple Gun 02225A-257 model SX150-1 Police
31. 1 Shop Source 18 v drill cordless variable speed 3/8" Police
32. 1 Red lBlk Mini Bike 70634-08 Police
33. 1 Craftsman 6.75 HP Mower 061600M000723 Police
34. 1 RCA N/DVD Player F332KX7CB Police
35. 1 Kenmore Refrigerator SR1961089 Police
36. 1 Mini DVD Case w!3 DVD's 65854-06 Police
37. 1 Cobra Radar Detector 65854-06 Police
38. 1 Gold Colored Citizen Watch 10742-04 Police
39. 1 Gold Colored Necklace 10742-04 Police
40. 1 Gold Colored Bracelet 10742-04 Police
Property to be Auctioned October, 2009
41. At&T Go Phone 10742-04 Police
42. 1 Celltex Charging Cord 10742-04 Police
43. 1 Verucci Mini-Motor Cycle 5000-09 Police
44. 1 Royal Blue Mini MIC (Crotch Rocket) 62703-08 Police
45. 1 Blk Mini 4-Wheeler 54181-07 Police
46. 1 Red w/blk seat scooter Playboy 7063408 Police
47. 1 rug savers in long box model Z84rs 420567 Police
48. 1 Cooling System Pressure Tester 48161-08 Police
49. 1 Shopmaster miter saw model SM100m 48161-08 Police
50. 1 Sharp Speaker DCMDS900 48161-08 Police
51. 1 1995 Vermeer Grinder 1274 Public Wks
52. 1 Garbage Unit wlHeil Dura Pack 30 c.y. 4V5KC9HE62N324905 Public W ks
53. 1 Garbage Unit wlHeil Dura Pack 30 c.y. 4VSKC9UE93N343293 Public Wks
54. 1 Garbage Unit w/Hell Dura Pack 30 c.y. 4V5KC9UE03N343294 Public Wks
55. 1 5l8" & 1" Water Meters (Used) Sensus 8 Rockwell Water Utility
56. 1000 Recordak Reliant 550 Microfilm 12525 Water Utility
57. 1 5/8" Water Meters (New) Sensus WW Warehouse
58. 257 1"Water Meters (New) Sensus WW Warehouse
59. 30 Junk Meter Parts W W Warehouse
60. White Tubing -PVC Sewer Fittings Various Shapes & Sizes WW Warehouse