5.6. ERMUSR 10-14-2008 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Question of Sale and Trade of Unwanted Supplies and Equipment Current Policy: No written policy. By practice, all used equipment of any value is either traded in when it is replaced, sold using public advertising and sealed bid, or public auction in cooperation with either the City of Elk River or Elk River School District. Recyclable items or items of questionable value are placed in the dumpster or recycling bins. Items of some value that cost money to dispose of (old poles, cross arms, wood chips, wood cable reels) are given to the general public if they ask or employees may take them. Proposed Policy; From time to time, Elk River Municipal Utilities property becomes obsolete, damaged, or is not needed. Such equipment will be disposed of by the Elk River Municipal Utilities through salvage, trade, public auction, bid, or other means. If it is determined that a sale or auction is the best way to dispose of property, a notice must be advertised in the official newspaper and will be posted at EIk River Municipal Utilities office and other locations as deemed appropriate. The appropriate department head will determine the minimum price for each item to be sold. • In no instance will anything of value be given away free, except promotional items, to anyone including employees; • An employee may purchase no more than one motor vehicle from the Elk River Municipal Utilities or another political subdivision in any 12 month period; • Employees involved in the auction or process pertaining to the administration and collection of sealed bids, or negotiating trade values are prohibited from purchasing Elk River Municipal Utilities property. • In the case of used and unwanted utility poles, cross arms, wood chips, wood cable reels where there is a disposal cost, Elk River Municipal Utilities employee or general public may take these items at no cost. /~'` ~