SOP_Surp_disp_090310.pdf

The document is a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the disposal of surplus or obsolete equipment/items within the City of Punta Gorda. It outlines definitions for terms like cannibalize, disposal, excess, non-repairable, obsolete, scrap/salvageable, surplus, and white goods. The procedures involve the Department/Division custodian determining items for disposal, completing an "Equipment Disposal Authorization" form, and forwarding paperwork to the Procurement Division for review. Disposal methods include cannibalism, auction sale, donation, and salvage based on the item's value. Items with a resale value of $15.00 or more are disposed of through various methods, including public auction. Items with a resale value less than $15.00 are disposed of at the landfill or sold as salvage/scrap material. Scrap/salvage materials and white goods are handled separately, with specific procedures for disposal and pick-up. Payments for scrap/salvage materials and white goods are made to the City of Punta Gorda and processed through the Finance department. Employees are prohibited from accepting cash payments for these materials.