Newark Municipal Code Ch. 2.38 Obsolete Property

Whenever in this chapter the following terms are used, they shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section:

"Disposition procedures" means the sequence of events involved with the disposal of items beginning with the original recommendation to dispose of an item through the physical removal of the item from city property.

"Obsolete property" means the personal property of the city which has functional usefulness, but is either no longer needed in the service of the city or is not fit for the purpose intended. This definition includes all unclaimed or abandoned property, except property acquired pursuant to the asset seizure program under federal law, narcotics and weapons, and property acquired pursuant to Chapter 2.40 of the Newark Municipal Code. "Obsolete" does not include personal property which can be disposed of by turning it in for credit against the purchase price of like or similar property.

"Scrap property" means personal property that has no functional usefulness, is no longer capable of performing its intended function without costly repair, and has no trade-in value or use by another department.

(Ord. 327 § 1 (part), 1996)

The procedure of disposing of obsolete or scrap property shall be in accordance with procedures set forth by administrative regulation as approved by the city manager.

(Ord. 327 § 1 (part), 1996)

Obsolete or scrap property of the city may be donated to a nonprofit charitable organization as set forth by administrative regulation. Such donated property may not be used by a nonprofit charitable organization for resale.

City property of a nominal value that is of a symbolic or ceremonial nature may be donated to a terminating or retiring employee upon approval of the city manager.

(Ord. 327 § 1 (part), 1996)