TO:                                          AC Transit Board of Directors                                          
FROM:                                          Michael A. Hursh, General Manager
SUBJECT:                     Fiscal Year 2020-21 First Quarter Surplus and Obsolete Materials Report                     
 
BRIEFING ITEM
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S): 
 
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Consider receiving the FY 2020-21 First Quarter Surplus and Obsolete Materials Report.
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
 
Goal - Financial Stability and Resiliency
Initiative - Financial Efficiency and Revenue Maximization
 
The use of a public auction for the disposition of surplus and obsolete materials provides the District an opportunity to regain proceeds from the sale of items that have lost their usefulness.
 
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
 
There was no sales revenue generated to apply to the District’s General Fund. 
 
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
 
In accordance with District Board Policy 461, the Materials Department is required to report the sale of obsolete and surplus parts and equipment on a quarterly basis.
 
ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES:
 
There are no advantages or disadvantages associated with this report.
 
ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS:
 
This report is informational. Therefore, no alternative analysis is required.
 
PRIOR RELEVANT BOARD ACTION/POLICIES:
 
Board Policy 461: Disposition of Surplus Equipment, Supplies, and Other Tangible Personal Property of the District.                     
ATTACHMENTS:
 
None
 
Prepared by:
Ryan Banea, Acting Purchasing Manager
 
 
Approved/Reviewed by:
Fred Walls, Acting Director of Procurement and Materials
Claudia L. Allen, Chief Financial Officer
Jill Sprague, General Counsel