HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 91-254 - Bypassing formal bidding process and authorize CM to negotiate and sign a 3 year contract with Epperson Brothers auction for the disposal of city surplus and obsolete property RESOLUTION NO. ',?S
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
BYPASSING THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS PURSUANT TO
REDDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 4.20.080(A) (4) , AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND SIGN A
i THREE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH EPPERSON BROTHERS AUCTION FOR
f THE DISPOSAL OF CITY SURPLUS AND OBSOLETE PROPERTY.
WHEREAS, in past years a great deal of staff time was
required to dispose of the City' s surplus and obsolete property
j (Property) .
j AND WHEREAS, effective July 1, 1988, the City entered into a
two-year contract with Epperson Brothers Auction for the disposal
of Property, which has proven beneficial to the City and cost-
effective.
AND WHEREAS, it has been determined by staff that Epperson
Brothers Auction is the only area auctioneer currently capable of
handling the auction program.
AND WHEREAS, it has been determined that it would be in the
best interests of the City of Redding to renew its contract with
Epperson Brothers for a period of three years, with the following
percentages to be paid by the City:
(a) On the sale price of all vehicles, heavy equipment, and
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lots of items with an estimated value from:
$ 500 to $ 4,000: 100
4,001 to 6 ,000: 80
6,001 to 10,000 : 5%
10,001 and over: 3%
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(b) On the sale price of all other merchandise: 200.
AND WHEREAS, the City Manager has requested that the bidding
process be dispensed with, pursuant to Redding Municipal Code
Section 4.20 .080(A) ( 4) , as the proposed services do not
constitute a public works project.
AND WHEREAS, City Council has carefully studied the afore-
said matter, and has determined that said recommendation is in
the best interests of the City.
AND WHEREAS, it has been determined that this matter is
categorically exempt from the provisions of the California
iEnvironmental Quality Act.
! NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of
f' the City of Redding as follows:
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1. That the foregoing recitals are true and correct.
2. That, pursuant to Redding Municipal Code Section
4.20 . 080(A) ( 4) , the formal bidding process is hereby bypassed,
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and the City Manager is authorized to negotiate a renewal of the
Epperson Brothers Auction contract for a period of three years
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commencing August 1, 1991 , at the percentages set forth above.
3 . That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed
to execute the necessary documentation on behalf of the City of
Redding, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to attest the
signature of the City Manager and to affix the seal to the
documentation when appropriate.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution pertaining to
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j the Epperson Brothers Auctioneer contract was introduced and read
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at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redding
on the 2nd day of July 1991, and was duly adopted at said
meeting by the following 4/5ths vote of Council:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Arness, Buffum, Fulton, Moss & Dahl
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None.
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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MIKE DAHL, Mayor
City of Redding
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ATTEST:
ETHEL A. NICHOLS, City Clerk
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FO PROVED:
RA+ALL A. HAYS, Ci y Attorney
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