HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2014-012 Surplus YVT Copper Wire Sale to Knobel's Electric RESOLUTION NO. R- 2014 -012
A RESOLUTION declaring 7,000 -8,000 pounds of copper wire used by the Yakima Valley
Trolley (YVT) as surplus and authorizing the sale of copper wire to
Knobel's Electric, a local business
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima (City) owns all copper wire located at the YVT yard; and
WHEREAS, the copper wire is surplus to the needs of the City's Trolley System; and
WHEREAS, the following quotes were obtained to purchase the above -noted copper
wire:
Chicago Junk Knobel's Electric
Delivered by City Will pick -up from YVT Yard
Sheathing - Removed by City Sheathing – With/Without
$2.45/Ib $3.00 /Ib
May Flower Metals Metals Express
Delivered by City Will pick -up from YVT Yard
Sheathing - Removed by City Sheathing – With/Without
$2.45/Ib $2.35/lb
Pacific Steel
Delivered by City
Sheathing – Removed by City
$2.45/Ib
WHEREAS, Knobel's Electric's had the highest quote to purchase the copper wire at
$3.00 a pound; and
WHEREAS, Knobel's Electric has also quoted to buy the copper wire with or without the
sheathing and to pick up the copper wire from the YVT yard at no additional cost to the City thus
eliminating the time and expense of City workers to perform these tasks; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it would be in the best interest of the City of
Yakima to declare the above -noted copper wire as surplus and to authorize the sale of the
copper wire to Knobel's Electric; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The City Council hereby declares the aforementioned copper wire surplus to the needs
of the City of Yakima, and authorizes the sale of the copper wire to Knobel's Electric, a local
business, at $3.00 a pound, now, therefore,
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 21s day of January, 2014.
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AGENDA STATEMENT
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For Meeting of: 1/21/2014
ITEM TITLE: Resolution declaring 7,000 -8,000 pounds of copper wire used
by the Yakima Valley Trolley (YVT) as surplus and
authorizing the sale of copper wire to Knobel's Electric, a
local business.
SUBMITTED BY: Sue Ownby, Purchasing Manager
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
City of Yakima received quotes for YVT surplus copper wire and is recommending award to the
highest bidder, Knobel's Electric.
Resolution: X Ordinance:
Other (Specify):
Contract: Contract Term:
Start Date: End Date:
Item Budgeted: NA Amount: $21,000.-
24,000. Estimate
Funding Source /Fiscal Revenue to be paid to YVT account 162- 8956901.
Impact:
Strategic Priority: Partnership Development
Insurance Required? No
Mail to:
Phone:
APPROVED FOR •
SUBMITTAL: City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff respectfully recommends that Council declare the above -noted copper wire as surplus and
to authorize the sale of the copper wire to Knobel's Electric.
ATTACHMENTS:
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11 resolution 1/16/2014 Cover Memo