Meeting Type: BCC Work Session
Meeting Date: 1/19/2021
Item Status: New
From: Wayne Dyess, County Administrator
Submitted by: Michelle Howard, Commission Executive Assistant
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ITEM TITLE
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Sale of Vehicle on GovDeals.com by the Baldwin County Administration Department
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Approve the sale of the following vehicle on GovDeals.com through the Clerk/Treasurer:
2007 Mercury Grand Marquis VIN# 2MEFM75V77X620804 (88,213 Miles)
2) Authorize funds from the sale of the vehicle to be deposited into the General Fund.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
Background: 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis used by custodians at Fairhope Courthouse (VIN# 2MEFM75V77X620804) needs engine repair. The vehicle has had several repairs over the last year. The estimate to repair the engine exceeds the value of the vehicle. Because the vehicle has been removed from service, it is recommended it be offered for sale on GovDeals.com in “where is, as is” condition with no warranty (expressed or implied) included.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: Incoming Revenue
Budget line item(s) to be used: Revenue - proceeds from sale of assets in General Fund
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Makayla Shiver, Finance/Accounting, and Michelle Howard, Commission Executive Assistant.
Finance & Accounting Department to coordinate sale of vehicle. Commission Department to provide specific information as needed.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed):
Makayla Shiver will coordinate the auctioning of the vehicle thru Govdeals.com.
Michelle Howard will provide required documentation to accounting for the auction and will prepare the vehicle for auction, pick up, and show the vehicle to bidders upon bidder’s request at the Baldwin County Commission Office.
Additional instructions/notes: N/A