Clay County declares two items surplus, staff to pursue Purple Wave sale; appraisal, notice rules discussed

County officials asked the commission to declare a new 50-amp food warmer (incompatible with the facility’s GFCI) and certain flagpole lights surplus because the items cannot be used in the current facility layout. Staff estimated the food warmer’s value at roughly $2,500 and reported contractor-stated values for flagpole lights as about $3,000 each.

County staff described Purple Wave, an online auction service, as a preferred sales channel because it photographs items, lists them online and leaves pickup to buyers. Commissioners and counsel discussed statutory notice and appraisal requirements when an item’s value exceeds $2,500, noting a need to appoint three real property owners to appraise value if necessary (statutory language cited in the transcript as '2 to 6 13 1'). Officials agreed to declare the two items on the agenda surplus at this meeting and to coordinate publication and appraisal requirements before any sale.

A motion to declare the listed items surplus was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote. Staff said they would begin conversations with Purple Wave and coordinate required legal notice and appraisal steps; larger or additional surplus items will be grouped in the same notice to streamline the process.