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AGENDATFTLE: Authorl0s the nab of scrap wMe and nwW during calendar year 2007 (EUD)
MEETWO DATE: January17, 2007
PREPAID NY: Electric: Utility DUeclar
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council authorize the sale of scrap wire and metal at periodic
intervals during the calendar year 2007.
13ACKGODU D INFORMATIOW. During maintenance and construction of the electric distribution system,
the Electric Utility Departrnent genersites quantities of scrap wire and
metal. These excess materials are accumulated for subsequent sate to
scrap metal companies on a highest -bid basis.
Lodi Municipal Code Section 2.1.2.120 requires City Council approval for sale of surplus property having a value in
excess of $2,000. During 2006, total sales of scrap wire and metals yielded $12,105.70 (that is, $8,033.26 on May
26, 2006 and $4,072.44 on December 27, 2006 respectively) in material cost recovery.
It is projected that the City will hold sale bids for scrap metals at least twice during the calendar year 2007, in May
and November. Therefore, Staff Is recommending that the City Council authorize the sale of scrap wire and metals
as is necessary during 2007, and require a report of such sales in accordance with Lodi Municipal Code.
FISCAL IMPACT: This action will provide minor cast recovery. Revenue generated for the sale of
scrap metal and wire in calendar year 2006 is $12,105.70.
FUNDMO AVAILADLE: Not applicable. A nt ited for the so 1601.5391.
Electric Utility Director
PREPAREDBY: Demy Bucam*, Jr., P.E., Maroger, Engineering & Operations
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APPROVED:
Blair King, Aftnager