HomeMy WebLinkAbout108-O-21 Authorizing the Sale of Aging Surplus Fleet Vehicles and Equipment Owned by the City of Evanston
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AN ORDINANCE
Authorizing the Sale of Aging Surplus Fleet Vehicles and Equipment Owned by the City of Evanston (GovDeals.com and Americas Auto Auction)
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Evanston (the “City”) has
determined it is no longer necessary, practical, or economical, nor in the best interests
of the City, to retain ownership of certain surplus fleet vehicles/equipment that have a
value in excess of one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00) which are described in
Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interests
of the City to sell said surplus fleet vehicles and equipment to the highest bidder
through an online auction system utilized by government agencies called “GovDeals”
and “Americas Auto Auction”,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The foregoing recitals are found as fact and incorporated
herein by reference.
SECTION 2: Pursuant to Subsection 1-17-3(B) of the Evanston City Code
of 2012, as amended, the City Council hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager
to sell the aforementioned surplus fleet vehicles and equipment, upon terms and
conditions deemed reasonable, necessary, and in the best interests of the City, to the
highest bidder online at GovDeals.com and Americas Auto Auction.
SECTION 3: Upon payment of the sale price by the highest bidder to the
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City indicated by GovDeals.com and Americas Auto Auction, the City Manager is
hereby authorized to convey evidence of ownership of aforesaid surplus fleet vehicles
and equipment to GovDeals.com and Americas Auto Auction.
SECTION 4: The findings and recitals contained herein are declared to be
prima facie evidence of the law of the City and will be received in evidence as provided
by the Illinois Compiled Statutes and the courts of the State of Illinois.
SECTION 5:All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
SECTION 6: This ordinance will be in full force and effect from and after
its passage, approval and publication in the manner provided by law.
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Introduced: _________________, 2021
Adopted: ___________________, 2021
Approved:
__________________________, 2021
_______________________________
Daniel Biss, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________
Stephanie Mendoza, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
______________________________
Nicholas Cummings, Corporation Counsel
October 05
November 08 11/10
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EXHIBIT A
SURPLUS FLEET VEHICLES/EQUIPMENT
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