(A) The city may sell or otherwise dispose of any personal property which is not needed or has become unsuitable for public use, or which would be suitable, consistent with the public interest, for some other use. A written determination as to the need or suitability of any personal property of the city shall be made, and the determination shall fully describe the personal property; its intended use at the time of acquisition; the reasons why it is in the public interest to dispose of the item; and the method of disposition to be used. Surplus or excess personal property as described in this section may be transferred, with or without compensation, to another governmental agency, or it may be sold at public auction or by sealed bids in accordance with KRS 45A.365, or it may be sold as set forth in division (B) below.
(B) In the event the city receives no bids for surplus or excess personal property, either at public auction or by sealed bid, such property may be disposed of in a manner consistent with the public interest, in any way deemed appropriate by the city. In such instances, a written description of the property, the method of disposal, and the amount of compensation, if any, shall be made. Any compensation resulting from the disposal of surplus or excess personal property shall be transferred to the General Fund of the city.
(C) Notwithstanding subsections (A) and (B) of this section, the city, having adopted KRS 45A.345 to 45A.460, may dispose of surplus property using the procedures in KRS 82.083.
(KRS 45A.455(4)) (1986 Code) (Am. Ord. 2019-11-21(A), passed 11-21-19)