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Council authorizes resale of surplus police equipment (first reading recorded)

City of Highwood City Council · July 22, 2026
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Summary

Council approved first-reading proceedings for an ordinance authorizing the resale of surplus police equipment and voted to proceed; staff said the sale is necessary because newer equipment has been acquired.

Council considered an ordinance authorizing resale of surplus police equipment owned by the city. At first reading council moved and seconded the ordinance and recorded a roll-call vote in favor of proceeding with resale (SEG 198–229). Staff explained that the department had received new equipment, requiring disposal of the old items.

No details about specific items to be sold or revenue estimates were provided at the meeting; staff indicated they will proceed with the resale process consistent with city procurement and asset-disposal rules.