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Commission declares police firearms and other equipment surplus, tables auction-house contract
Summary
Commissioners approved declaring unused police firearms, accessories and one CityShop pressure washer as surplus and voted to table a decision on contracting with JJ Kane Auctions for online sales while staff compares local auction options.
The Weatherford City Commission approved declaring a set of firearms, firearm accessories and other police equipment as surplus and authorized disposal to qualified buyers; the police chief and staff said items will be offered to federal firearms license (FFL) holders and that legal procedures will be followed for disposal. The motion to declare the firearms surplus was made by Commissioner Warren Goldman and seconded by Commissioner Garrett Smith; the vote was unanimous.
Separately, staff presented a proposal to contract with JJ Kane Auctions for online auctions of surplus vehicles and large equipment. Commissioners expressed concern about vehicles deteriorating while awaiting sale and requested a comparison between JJ Kane and a larger local auction house on I‑40 (referred to in discussion as a local “Ents”/I‑40 auction). A motion to table the auction‑house selection and direct staff to compare the two vendors passed by unanimous vote.
The commission also approved declaring a CityShop pressure washer as surplus; that motion carried without objection.
On firearms disposal staff said prior wide estates of firearms were offered to licensed dealers under federal procedures and that the department will follow similar steps for the current surplus list. Commissioners emphasized the need for qualified, licensed buyers and correct legal handling of weapons and evidence‑related items.
Actions taken included formal surplus declarations and a decision to postpone selecting an outside auction firm pending comparison by staff.
