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functioning and the price to repair would exceed the value of the item. While some purchasers may salvage out a limited number of parts from some machines, historically It would appear that most of the equipment ends up in the Lantlfll, Staff is therefore recommending that the men- functioning equipment be disposed of through the electronics-recycling program sponsored by Me Solid Waste Department rather than being sold at auction. The proceeds from this type of equipment are minimal (approximately$2000), so the County would not be losing significant revenue by taking this action. If the oMine auction method proves to be more profitable to the County for vehicle disposal and if the Board authorizes the staff to recycle the nonfunctioning electronic equipment rather than sell it at auction, the amount of surplus that would be available for auction will be limited primarily to once furniture and other small items. Staff is proposing the implementation of a .surplus store"at which these items would be sold. The 'atom"would ba posted on the Intranet and would encourage County departments to shop first at the sumlus store before ordering new items and would also be open to the public during specified times. Staff would seek authority to establish this operation and outline operational details later in the year at the same time authorization is sought to utilize the State's on-line auction for sale of vehicles, if the analysts indicates that to be a favorable option to pursue. The Board is also asked to note that the declaration of surplus vehicles Includes three vehicles designated for the Wheels for Work Program adopted by the Board in May 2000. The vehicles have been inspected and deemed acceptable for use by the program. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Assuming the Board's continued support of the computer reallocation program W non-profit agencies, staff would anticipate reduced revenue from the auction of approximately$2,00. Auction proceeds have been historically in the range of$25,000— $30.00o. Funds for the sale of abandoned and confiscated property will be evenly divided between the two school systems after deducting for expenses, as provided in the North Carolina Statutes. RECOMMENDATION(B)r The Manager recommends that the Board: • Declare items surplus (including three vehicles for the Wheel for Work Program); and • Authorize the transfer of three vehicles to the Wheels for Work Program; and • Approve the continued reallocation of certain surplus personal computers to non-proft organizations meeting the criteria as set out in the abstract; and • Adopt the resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing and Central Services to conduct an auction W dispose of the items on Saturday, July 13, 2002; and • Authorize the Director of Purchasing and Central Services to • Dispose of the'junk"electronic equipment through the Solid Waste Electronics Recycling Program; and • To explore alternative disposal methods as defined within the abstract and report results to the Board at a later date.