TO: Finance Committee
FROM: Kevin Sing, Director of Finance
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Resolution Declaring Property of the City of Joliet as Surplus
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BACKGROUND:
The City has a supply of 309 older cell phones and IPADs that have been upgraded or replaced with new devices. Staff is requesting these devices be declared surplus to allow for their disposal. While many of the devices are older technology, the City is able to sell the devices for monetary value.
Staff has found two companies that purchase old cell phones and tablets and perform certified data erasure on the devices, Pace Butler Corporation and GRC Wireless. Both companies have submitted pricing to the City, with Pace Butler offering pricing that is more favorable to the City.
This item will be reviewed by City Council on November 17, 2026
CONCLUSION:
Approval of this resolution will allow the surplus and sale of old cellular devices to Pace Butler Corporation.
RECOMMENDATION:
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It is recommended that the Finance Committee advance this resolution to City Council for approval.
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