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/IP ORDINANCE NO. 2963_06 An Ordinance establishing a process for surplusing or disposition of City-owned personal property Whereas, on September 19, 2006, the voters approved an amendment to the City Charter that deleted Section 15.8 and substituted the following: "In addition to the powers accorded to the City under the laws and constitution of the State of Washington with respect to the ownership and disposition of property, the Council may by ordinance provide regulation for the sale or lease of City property"; and Whereas, this Ordinance is intended to address only the process for disposition of City-owned personal property, leaving the process for the sale or lease of City- owned real property to be addressed in separate ordinances. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this Ordinance is to establish procedures for the disposition of tangible personal property owned by the City of Everett that is not needed at present or in the foreseeable future or that is no longer of value or use to the City (also referred to as surplus property). Section 2. Guidelines for Decision. The disposition of all surplus personal property under this Ordinance shall be done in a manner that is in the City's best interests. Factors to consider in determining the City's best interests include but are not limited to: A. Possible future requirements of the City; B. Present value of the property; C. Likelihood of locating a buyer; D. Intergovernmental cooperation; E. The general welfare of the citizens of the City.