HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.04 Dispositiono of Seized Motor Vehicles CITY OF DUBLIN
AGENDA STATEMENT � -
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 24, 1987
SUBJECT Disposition of Seized Motor Vehicles
EXHIBITS ATTACHED List of Surplus Municipal Property
RECOMMENDATION 1) Declare those items identified on Exhibit A as
surplus City property
2) Authorize Staff to advertise for sealed bids for
the sale of the surplus City property
3 ) Authorize Staff to use the public auction method
as an alternative means of disposing of these
vehicles if this method is more financially
advantageous to the City
4 ) Approve a Budget Transfer in the amount of $1, 000
from the Contingent Reserve to the Police Depart-
ment Budget for the purpose of preparing and
cleaning the vehicles for sale.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Staff expects the proceeds of the sale to be well in
excess of $10, 000. A Budget Transfer would be
required for the preparation of the vehicles in the
amount of $1, 000. If the City chose the public
auction method to dispose of the vehicles, there would
be a charge for the auctioneers services of 10% of the
sales price.
DESCRIPTION The City has recently received clear title to 4
vehicles from the U. S. Government as a result of a cooperative
investigation between the Dublin Police Department and Federal Agencies. In
accordance with Federal Law, the vehicles or the proceeds from the sale of
vehicles must be used for law enforcement purposes .
The Police Department has indicated that 3 of these vehicles would not be
needed by the City and recommends that these vehicles be declared surplus
property. Attached is a list of these vehicles and their vehicle
identification number in Exhibit A. The Police Department would like to
keep a fourth vehicle for a 6 month trial basis for investigative uses. The
City Manager ' s Office and the Police Department have agreed that at the end
of six (6) months, or earlier if necessary, an evaluation would occur as to
the cost of operating and maintaining the vehicle, as well as the continued
effectiveness of using the vehicle for law enforcement purposes. If, at
that time, it is felt that the vehicle has no further value to the Police
Department, the Council at that time would be requested to declare the
vehicle surplus property.
As a result of Staff discussions with professional auto auctioneers, it is
recommended that the vehicles which are surplus be cleaned up and detailed
in order to obtain the highest sales price. Staff has estimated that the
costs of performing these services would be approximately $1, 000 and a
Budget Transfer from the City's Contingent Reserve would be required. Once
the automobiles have been prepared for sale, Staff would further recommend
Council approval to advertise for the sale of the vehicles during a 45 day
period with a request for sealed bids in accordance with City Ordinance No.
16-83. If the sealed bids which the City receives are inadequate, Staff
would recommend that the auction method of selling vehicles be used.
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COPIES TO:
ITEM NO. L4 .
LIST OF SURPLUS MUNICIPAL 'PROPERTY _:
AUGUST 18, 1987 ,
PROPERTY TYPE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
1. 1985 Corvette lGlYY0780F5105519
2. 1972 Datsun 240 Z HLS3083759
3. 1974 Mercedes 11603312027782
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