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Approval of Donation of Surplus Property to Nonprofit Organizations Pursuant to
NCGS 160A-280
PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is for the Board of Aldermen to consider donation of surplus property to nonprofit organizations, pursuant to NCGS §160A-280.
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DEPARTMENT: Town Manager
CONTACT INFORMATION: Matt Efird (918-7314), Andy Vogel (918-7305)
INFORMATION: NCGS §160A-280 allows for the Town to donate personal property to non-profit entities, provided that the non-profit is carrying out a public purpose that the Town is authorized to engage in. The statute calls for the Board of Aldermen to adopt a resolution approving the conveyance, and for the Town to give a public notice 5 days before approving the aforementioned resolution. The notice in Attachment B was posted by the Town Clerk on January 8, 2014. The Town Manager has declared the subject personal property (surplus computer equipment) as surplus property. The computer equipment was retired as part of the Town's normal equipment replacement cycle, but is in good working order.
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: The surplus property has an approximate total auction value of $300.
RECOMMENDATION:r Staff recommends that the Board of Aldermen consider the attached resolution authorizing the donation of surplus property to nonprofit organizations.