HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-108 CCRMember Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-108
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSFER OF PROPERTY TO
OTHER UNITS OF GOVERNMENT AND DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY
HAVING NO MARKET VALUE
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2004-16 authorizes the City to donate outdated wireless
telephones and accessories to Project P.E.A.C.E; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2000-197 authorizes the City to donate outdated
computer equipment to the Minnesota Computers for Schools Refurbishing Program and dispose of
all computer equipment that does not meet program standards by following Hennepin County
Waste Disposal Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the City is consolidating these resolutions into one and ensuring
compliance with Minnesota State Law regarding disposal of public property; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary from time to time for the City to dispose of surplus,
unused or unneeded equipment or supplies; and
WHEREAS, such property includes supplies and equipment, including electronic
equipment, that have no market value or nominal market value or the cost of environmentally sound
disposal is more than its value; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City for the City Manager to dispose of
such property without incurring undue or unnecessary costs or commitment of staff resources in
order to properly dispose of such property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, as follows:
It hereby rescinds Resolution Nos. 2004-16 and 2000-197.
2. The City Manager is authorized to dispose of surplus, excess, or unneeded
property that, because of its state of disrepair, obsolescence, or other cause,
is no longer of use to the City, in accordance with the following procedures.
a. Such property may be transferred to any other public agency to
which transfer is authorized by Minnesota Statutes, Section 471.64 or
other Statute governing the transfer of property from a City to
another public agency.
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-108
b. When the City Manager determines that the cost of lawful and
environmentally sound disposal of property exceeds its fair market
value, the City may transfer such property to any party willing to
receive the property at the lowest cost to the City or may dispose of
the property through any duly authorized public authority receiving
such property for disposal.
3. This resolution does not affect the disposal of property that is not described
in paragraphs 2a or 2b. Disposal of property determined to be of value will
be accomplished consistent with applicable State law.
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Julv 11. 2005
Date
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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0 Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kay lasman
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Myrna Kragness, Kathleen Carmody, Kay lasman, Diane Niesen, and Mary O'Connor;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.