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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 3832CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO.3832 A RESOLUTION OF TIlE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON,. AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF SURPLUS COMPUTER- RELATED EQUIPMENT AND PRINTERS. WHEREAS,the City of Renton has a variety of surplus computer-related equipment and printers from the 2005/2006 computer replacement program (Surplus Equipment);and WHEREAS,other City departments have been offered the use of this equipment,with none indicating a need for it;and WHEREAS,the storage space,funds,and the time required to maintain and track this surplus computer-related equipment are limited;and WHEREAS,the expense of public funds required for City staff to prepare the subject computer-related equipment for sale or proper environmental disposal exceeds the value to the Surplus Equipment;and WHEREAS,it is in the best interests of the City and the general public to dispose of this property in the most advantageous terms available to the City and the environment;.and WHEREAS,the City of Renton has received a request for donation of surplus computer equipment from the non-profit organization,The Bit Bank,Inc.of Sultan,Washington.The mission of the Bit Bank,Inc.is to ensure that computers and technological assistance are available to all while helping to preserve the environment:It provides free or low cost computers and resources to low income,elderly or disabled individuals,and non-profit,educational,or religious organizations,and refurbishes computer equipment that normally would end up in a landfill;and 1 RESOLUTION NO.3832 WHEREAS,it is the City of Renton's policy to consider the best use of surplus property, including,in certain cases,donation to a non-profit organization that serves or benefits the public in accordance with RCW 39.33.010,and by decision of the Finance and Information Services Administrator; NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. SECTIONll. The above findings are true and correct in all respects. The Finance and Information Services Administrator is authorized to donate the City's surplus computer-related equipment and printers to the non-profit organization, The Bit Bank,Inc.,of Sultan,Washington. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 11th day of September Bonnie 1.Walton,City Clerk ,2006. APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 11 th day of __S_e--,p~t_e_m_b_e_r "2006. Apprped as to funn cx~';)1JV~ Lawrence J.Warren,City Attorney RES.1205:8/16/06:ma 2