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Commission authorizes sale of six Public Works dump trucks to auction vendor
Summary
Franklin County commissioners authorized Public Works to sell six surplus dump trucks at auction, with staff to select the vendor (options discussed included Galval Rhodes, Purple Wave and BigIron) and projected conservative revenue of $50,000–$60,000.
The Franklin County Commission on June 4 authorized Public Works to sell six surplus dump trucks at auction and permitted staff to choose the auction vendor.
Public Works staff described the trucks as mostly older vehicles, including a single-axle Pete yard truck and several units likely sold for parts. Staff said some units should be movable by sale time; others would likely sell as parts. Auction vendors discussed included Galval Rhodes, Purple Wave and BigIron; staff said each has local representatives and that Galval Rhodes could list inventory quickly. Staff estimated the stronger trucks might bring $1,520,000 for the good ones (stated as a projection) and conservatively estimated total proceeds of $50,000–$60,000.
A commissioner moved to authorize the sale of the itemized trucks from Public Works to a vendor of staff's choosing; the motion was seconded and approved by roll call with all commissioners voting yes. County staff said proceeds could free up revenue for road projects identified during the county's budget process.
No specific sale date or vendor was mandated by the motion; staff will coordinate listing and sale logistics and run another equipment sale in the fall.
