HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 10-17-23; 8-b - Resolution Authorizing Sale of Property for the Sheriff’s Office 1
ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: October 17, 2023
Action Agenda
Item No. 8-b
SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing Sale of Property for the Sheriff's Office
DEPARTMENT: Sheriff's Office
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Resolution Sheriff Charles S. Blackwood,
919.245.2900
Jennifer Galassi, Legal Advisor to the
Sheriff, 919.245.2952
PURPOSE: To approve a resolution authorizing sale of surplus ammunition to the Person County
Sheriff's Office.
BACKGROUND: The Orange County Sheriff's Office is in possession of surplus ammunition that
is either no longer needed by or not best suited for the agency. Having transitioned to a new
handgun that requires 9mm ammunition, the Sheriff's Office no longer has use for the 40mm
rounds used with the Glock model 22 and 23 previously carried by deputies. Pursuant to North
Carolina General Statutes § 160A-274, the Orange County Sheriff's Office desires to sell 25,000
rounds of the 40-ball ammunition to the Person County Sheriff's Office.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: After approval of the resolution authorizing sale of surplus ammunition,
the Person County Sheriff's Office will complete the purchase of the 25,000 rounds of ammunition
for $5,000.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable
to this item:
• GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND
INEQUITY
The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color;
religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic
background; age; military service; disability; and familial residential or economic status.
• GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY
The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary
for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their
dependents.
• GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY
The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang
activity, substance abuse and domestic violence.
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal
impact associated with this item.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board adopt and authorize the
Chair to sign the attached Resolution.
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RES-2023-067
Resolution Approving Conveyance of Property to
the Person County Sheriffs Office
Pursuant to G.S. 160A-274
WHEREAS, the Orange County Sheriff's Office owns surplus ammunition that is no
longer needed by the agency; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute § 160A-274 authorizes a governmental unit
in this state to exchange with, lease to, lease from, sell to, or purchase from any other
governmental unit any interest in real or personal property upon such terms and conditions
as the governmental unit deems wise, with or without consideration; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Sheriff's Office has determined that it is in the best
interest of Orange County to convey 25,000 rounds of 40 mm ammunition to the Person
County Sheriff's Office, and deems it wise to do so for sale for$5,000.00.
THEREFORE,THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLVES THAT:
1. The Orange County Sheriff's Office hereby conveys to Person County Sheriff's
Office the following property: surplus ammunition,more particularly described as follows:
25,000 rounds of 40 min ammunition
2. The property herein described shall be conveyed for sale for $5,000.00.
3. The Chair of the Board is authorized to execute all documents necessary to convey
the property in the manner authorized by this Resolution.
Adopted this the day of 20_.
[Clerk Seal] Jamezetta Bedford, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners