Title
Auction for Disposal of Surplus Equipment
ACTION:
Adopt a resolution authorizing sale of surplus personal property by public electronic auction. Auction begins on March 19, 2025, and ends on March 31, 2025. Funds from this auction shall be returned to the Solid Waste Capital Reserve (Fund 8901).
Staff Contact: Jeffrey Smithberger, LUESA, Solid Waste Director
Rex E. Dye, City of Charlotte, Asset Recovery & Disposal Manager
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The Mecklenburg County Solid Waste Management Program has used a 2008 Compost Row-Turning Machine at its composting operations since receiving it as new in 2008. The machine has now reached the end of its practical use life and will be sold.
Pursuant to North Carolina G.S. 160A-270(c) the County is allowed to sell this machine at a public electronic auction upon adoption of a resolution our order authorizing the County Manager, or her designee to dispose of the surplus property at auction.
The row-turning machine is currently located at the Compost Central Facility at 140 Valleydale Road, Charlotte. The electronic auction will be conducted by Rogers Realty and Auction Company Inc. and this electronic auction will meet the criteria for sale of public equipment.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
N/A
POLICY IMPACT:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds from this special one-time auction shall be returned to the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund (Fund 8901).