Santa Paula Municipal Code Ch. 42 Disposition of Surplus Property

The Purchasing Officer, as defined in Chapter 41, is authorized to sell or dispose of surplus personal property having a salvage value in the open market. Property disposition may occur by public auction, competitive sealed bids, or exchange or trade in for new goods. The sale or lease of surplus personal property to a governmental, public, or quasi-public agency may be without advertisement for or receipt of bids.

(Ord. 1079, passed 11-17-03; Am. Ord. 1279, passed 11-7-18)

Surplus personal property without salvage value, as determined by the Purchasing Officer, or designee, should be disposed of in a manner that salvages recyclable components.

(Ord. 1079, passed 11-17-03; Am. Ord. 1279, passed 11-7-18)

The City Council must direct disposition of surplus personal property with a value estimated at $50,000 or greater based upon a recommendation from the Purchasing Officer.

(Ord. 1079, passed 11-17-03; Am. Ord. 1279, passed 11-7-18)

The Purchasing Officer, or designee, must keep regular logs showing surplus personal property disposed of, the method of disposal, and the amounts recovered from its disposal and maintain records for public inspection relative to the disposal of surplus personal property for a period of time in compliance with state law and the city’s records retention schedule.

(Ord. 1079, passed 11-17-03; Am. Ord. 1279, passed 11-7-18)

Upon the advance written approval of the City Manager, surplus personal property may be donated to governmental, public or quasi-public agencies, charities, or non-profit organizations.

(Ord. 1079, passed 11-17-03; Am. Ord. 1279, passed 11-7-18)

Proceeds from the sale of surplus personal property must be deposited into the appropriate city fund.

(Ord. 1079, passed 11-17-03; Am. Ord. 1279, passed 11-7-18)