The Finance Committee discussed a proposed disposal ordinance for surplus county property Sept. 3 but deferred action to allow staff to review ordinance language and prior audit findings.

The sheriff said the proposed language reflected what had been used previously when trading vehicles; a committee member asked whether the draft included a bidding process and whether the county would receive the best value. "I don't see in there where there's any bidding taking place, so we're just assuming that whoever you're talking to would give us the most money?" the committee member asked.

County staff said they would check audit records and return with additional information. The chair recommended taking the item up next month after further review. "I would say we take this and, act on it next month," the chair said.

No motion to adopt the ordinance was made Sept. 3; committee members postponed final action to permit staff follow-up and further review of procurement and audit guidance.