05/23/2006 Resolutions 2006-166
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2006-166
WHEREAS, the Grand Island Police Department is responsible for the sale of
unclaimed and/or stolen property; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department periodically schedules auctions to dispense of
such items; and
WHEREAS, Property Bureau, Inc. provides a service to allow such items to be listed
on its web site and sold at public auction on the internet; and
WHEREAS, selling such items on the internet has the potential for a larger bidding
pool and a higher sale price than can be obtained selling it locally; and
WHEREAS, Property Bureau, Inc. would receive 50% of the first $1,000 and 25%
over that amount to provide this service; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that the City authorize a contract with Property
Bureau, Inc. to sell the City's surplus, unclaimed, and/or stolen property according to the terms ofthe
contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Police Department is hereby authorized to
enter into a contract with Property Bureau, Inc. to facilitate the sale ofthe City's surplus, unclaimed,
and stolen property on the web site, PropertyRoom.com, in accordance with the terms ofthe contract.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute such contract on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 23,2006.
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form 1:1 --:rtI\.)
May 17, 2006 1:1 City Attorney
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