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I MEMORANDUM REGARDING SURPLUS ITEMS AND THEIR DISPOSAL The County has recently purchased a new telephone system. We are requesting that the Rolm system that had previously been used by the County and the 1A2 key system previously in use at the Sheriff's Department be declared surplus; and that the Purchasing Director be authorized to solicit sealed bids for the equipment. In addition, the new system utilizes new telephones. This gives us approximately 300 surplus model 2500 telephones. Since we have had several inquiries from County employees regarding the purchase of their phone, we are requesting that the Commissioners declare these units surplus and authorize the Purchasing Director to dispose of the property by private sale. It is requested that the price be set at $10 per telephone. All phones not sold to County employees will be included in the next County surplus auction. In accordance with GS 160A -267 which allows this method of disposal, the Purchasing Director will advertise in the appropriate manner before the sales are consummated. We are also requesting that an IBM Selectric typewriter, serial number 3394491 be declared as surplus and the Purchasing Director authorized to negotiate for private sale. The machine was to be sold at last year's auction, but the operator requested that it remain on her desk for one more year; she planned to retire within that year. The employee is scheduled for retirement April 30, 1990 and the Register of Deeds has approached us to buy the machine as her employee's retirement gift from her fellow workers. When machines of this type are sold at the County auction the proceeds to the County may run from $10 to $50. This particular typewriter is approximately 20 years old. We are recommending that the price for the unit be set at $25. Following Board approval, the Purchasing Director will advertise in the appropriate manner before the sale is consummated. This transaction is governed by GS 160A -267. The Hazardous Materials Team has recently taken delivery of their new Haz Mat vehicle. They are requesting that the 1973 Chevrolet that they currently use be sold to the Town of Chapel Hill Police Department for use as an emergency response truck for their Special Emergency Response Team (SERT). The vehicle was transferred from South Orange Rescue Squad when the Haz Mat Team was formed. The Police Department will make the vehicle available to the Haz Mat Team on an emergency basis in the event the new truck is out of service for any reason. It is recommended that the vehicle be sold to the Town for $1.00. GS 160A -274 governs this transaction. 3