Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 8/16/2023 - 6:00 PM
Category: SCHOOL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Type: Action
Subject: 18.3 Authorize Yonkers Public Schools to Enter into a Contract with Auctions International to Dispose of Obsolete Welding Equipment
District Goals:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
GML_SECTION 695_Disposition of Property.pdf
Items to be Auctioned.xlsx
Addendum to Agreement between Auctions International & YPS.pdf
Rationale: School districts from time-to-time may dispose of obsolete equipment that has value. In accordance with General Municipal Law 695, Yonkers Public Schools wishes to engage an auction house in order to dispose of obsolete welding equipment from Saunders Trades and Technical High School. This evolution will free up much needed instructional space.

Yonkers Public Schools wishes to engage in a contract with Auctions International, Inc., 11167 Big Tree Road, East Aurora, NY 14052. The above-mentioned contract has been vetted by YPS in house counsel and signed by the Superintendent. The contract will commence upon passing of this resolution and expire on June 30, 2024.
Funding: Proceeds of the auction will be deposited in to the COY/YPS General Fund: 450.5000.100000.1000.B6840
Resolution: Ladies and Gentlemen;

WHEREAS: The District wishes to engage in a contract with Auctions International in order to dispose of obsolete welding equipment, and

WHEREAS: in order to free up much needed instructional space at Saunders Trades and Technical High School the District will dispose of obsolete welding equipment, and

WHEREAS: in accordance with Municipal Law 695, the District will engage in a vetted contract with Auctions International, Inc, to publicly auction identified obsolete welding equipment with all proceeds being returned to a COY/YPS general fund account, and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Superintendent of Schools is hereby authorized to enter a contract with Auctions International, Inc., 11167 Big Tree Road, East Aurora, NY 14052, to publicly auction identified obsolete welding equipment from Saunders Trades and Technical High School, contract expiration June 30, 2024.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Michael Pelliccio - Director of Facilities III
Signed By:
Tom Collich - Purchasing Director
Signed By:
Finance Department - Finance Reviewer
Signed By:
Elizabeth Janocha - Deputy Commissioner
Signed By:
John Liszewski - Commissioner
Signed By:
Matthew Gallagher - Corporation Counsel
Signed By:
Dr. Luis Rodriguez - Interim Superintendent of Schools
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Kevin Cacace Moved, Member Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio seconded to approve the Original motion 'Ladies and Gentlemen;

WHEREAS: The District wishes to engage in a contract with Auctions International in order to dispose of obsolete welding equipment, and

WHEREAS: in order to free up much needed instructional space at Saunders Trades and Technical High School the District will dispose of obsolete welding equipment, and

WHEREAS: in accordance with Municipal Law 695, the District will engage in a vetted contract with Auctions International, Inc, to publicly auction identified obsolete welding equipment with all proceeds being returned to a COY/YPS general fund account, and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Superintendent of Schools is hereby authorized to enter a contract with Auctions International, Inc., 11167 Big Tree Road, East Aurora, NY 14052, to publicly auction identified obsolete welding equipment from Saunders Trades and Technical High School, contract expiration June 30, 2024.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Lawrence Sykes     Yes
Sheila Greenwald     Yes
Dr. Rosalba Corrado Del Vecchio     Yes
Rev. Steve Lopez     Yes
Kevin Cacace     Yes