HomeMy WebLinkAbout75-O-24, Authorizing the Sale of Aging Surplus Fleet Vehicles and Equipment Owned by the City of Evanston75-O-24
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, economical, or 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 Page 3
of 5 15-O-21 City indicated by GovDeals.com and Americas Auto Auction, the City
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Stephanie Mendoza, City Clerk
Attest:
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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repealed.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.
Introduced: _________________, 2024 Approved:
Adopted: ___________________, 2024 _____________________________
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Daniel Biss, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Alexandra B. Ruggie, Corporation Counsel
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September 23
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