A transfer of funds is used to deposit funds in the department's sale of equipment account. An item is sold for scrap if it no longer functions as intended, is not repairable, is destroyed or dismantled or is non-salable regardless of condition. Equipment and supplies not considered scrap are sold through Equipment Management's Retail Sales operation. Vehicles declared excess and turned over by the central garage or a department, are either advertised in a monthly or special bulletin for sale, on a sealed bid basis, or sent to the county auction. The useful life schedule involves the use of depreciation and salvage values listed for each category of equipment.
Departments have the option of setting the price of their item to be offered for sale.
Equipment Management will ask this price for ninety days. If, after this period, the item has not been sold, a new price is determined by either of the first two methods. Payment is by cash or check. Personal checks are accepted only after verification of current address and phone number. Departments wishing to purchase excess equipment are encouraged to do so via recharge prior to the monthly sale by making an appointment with Equipment Management.