Franklin County commissioners held a public hearing and approved Resolution 2025‑317 on Oct. 22 to declare several county vehicles and miscellaneous equipment surplus and direct their sale by public auction.

Public Works Director and county engineer informed the board the items were at the end of their useful life and that public auction would be the most cost‑effective disposition. The items listed in the public notice included: a 2016 Ford F‑250 4x4; a 2015 Ford F‑150 4x4; a 2009 Chevrolet Colorado; a 2006 Ford Escape; a 1994 Ford F‑150; and 10 pieces of miscellaneous equipment. The director said proceeds from any sale will be deposited into the motor vehicle fund and items removed from fund records by the county auditor.

The director cited the statutory authority governing disposition of motor vehicle fund property (as stated in the meeting, ‘‘R. C. W. 36.33 a 0.03’’) and said the chair may sign vehicle titles to release the county’s interest after sale.

The board solicited public comment during the hearing; none was offered. A motion to approve Resolution 2025‑317 passed unanimously.

The county will oversee the auction process and return sale proceeds to the motor vehicle fund per the statutory direction provided to the county engineer’s office.