Approval of proposed surplus property (17 vehicles, backhoe…
City of FranklinKentucky- Detected
- Jul 14, 2026
- 106 days ago
- Sector
- Miscellaneous Expenses
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Approval of proposed surplus property (17 vehicles, backhoe, dump truck) for sale.
The city is considering using an auctioneer instead of GovDeals to simplify the process and reduce staff time. Many vehicles are hand-me-downs from the police department and are experiencing maintenance problems. Inferred: The city will need to contract with an auction company.
From the meeting
- Source
- Franklin City Commission Meeting 📱
- Meeting date
- July 14, 2026
- Agency
- City of Franklin
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