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An Ordinance of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania authorizing the Department of Administrative Services, Division of Purchasing and Supplies and Division of Elections to conduct an Internet auction of approximately three thousand two hundred and fifty (3250) surplus mechanical lever voting machines and to sell the approximate three thousand two hundred and fifty (3250) surplus mechanical lever voting machines to the highest bidder(s).
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Whereas, in excess of thirty years ago, the County purchased approximately three thousand two hundred and fifty (3250) mechanical lever voting machines; and
Whereas, the County has determined that these mechanical lever voting machines are surplus property and are no longer needed by the County for any purpose as it is no longer legal to use this equipment; and
Whereas, Section 5 - 701.05 of the Administrative Code generally provides for the sale or disposition of County property, other than real estate, either by public or private sale; and
Whereas, the Department of Administrative Services, Division of Purchasing and Supplies and Division of Elections believe that the most efficient and effective method of disposal of the surplus mechanical lever voting machines is by public sale to the highest bidder(s) at an auction using the Internet; and
Whereas, Article IV, Section 2(k) of the Allegheny County Home Rule Charter vests County Council with the power and duty to authorize by ordinance the conveyance of County land, buildings or other real and personal property; and
Whereas, County Council finds that the use of the Internet to conduct a public auction of approximately three thousand two hundred and fifty (3250) surplus mechanical lever voting machines is an appropriate and efficient method of disposing of these items.
The Council of the County of Allegheny hereby enacts as follows:
SECTION 1. Incorporation of the Preamble.
The provisions set forth in the Preamble...
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