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Meeting Date:	01/08/2018
Transferring County Property, Supplies and materials
Submitted for:	Joe Lopez	Submitted By:	Joe Lopez
Department:	Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to transfer county supplies, materials, and equipment from a subdivision, department, officer, or employee of the County that is no longer needed or used to another subdivision, department, officer or employee requiring the supplies, materials or the use of equipment. The authorization being requested is in accordance with the Local Government Code; Section 262.011 (Purchasing Agents)(j.) and is limited to property having a value under $5,000.00. All property transferred under this order will be furnished to the County Auditor in written form from the Purchasing Agent.

Issue: State law requires the Purchasing Agent to secure approval from the Commissioners Court when transferring County supplies, materials and equipment from one County department/Office to another to prevent unnecessary purchases.

Solution: Authorize the Purchasing Agent to transfer property, supplies, materials and equipment throughout the fiscal year for those items that have a value under $5,000.00. All other transfers valued $5,000.00 and over will require approval by the Court for each request.

Result: Improve the efficiency of transferring property, supplies, materials and equipment throughout the fiscal year for those items that have a value under $5,000.00. Comply with State law.

Background:

Approval is required to comply with State law. Local Government Code Section 262.011 (Purchasing Agent)(j.)

Previous Court Action:

None

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	n/a
Funding Source:	n/a
Balance:	n/a
Financial Impact:
No financial impact. Seeking authorization to transfer County surplus property valued under $5,000.00 between County departments/Offices as per State law.