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City of Ramsey Policy for Donation of Surplus Equipment to a Nonprofit Organization Purpose The purpose of this Policy is to establish procedures for the donation of Surplus Equipment by the City to a Nonprofit Organization as required by Minnesota Statue § 471.3459 (2016). Scope This policy applies to all City departments that generate Surplus Equipment and governs the actions of all City employees and officials. Definitions “City” means the City of Ramsey, Minnesota. “City Council” means the governing body of the City. “Donation” means to contribute, donate or give Surplus Equipment at no cost to a Nonprofit Organization that serves a public purpose and benefits its community as a whole. “Eligible Organization” means a Nonprofit Organization serving one or more of the following functions: cultural, historical, educational, safety, social services, environmental or economic. “Fair Market Value” means the price at which property would change hands between a willing buyer and a willing seller, neither being under any compulsion to buy or to sell and both having reasonable knowledge of all relevant facts. “Nonprofit Organization” means an organization formed under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. “Policy” means this Policy adopted by the City Council. “Surplus Equipment” means: a.Any tangible property or furnishings which are owned, retained, or in possession of city operated departments or facilities. It specifically includes equipment that is no longer needed by the city departments. b.Unclaimed, lost, or confiscated property which has been retained by the Police Department for over 90 days. This shall include, but is not limited to unclaimed bicycles and other non-evidentiary items. c.Equipment or property obtained through administrative or judicial criminal forfeiture under Minnesota State Statutes 169A.63 or 609.5315 cannot be deemed surplus property and thus municipalities are prohibited from donation and restricted on the sale of such property.