MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

Tucson Code ch. 28, art. VIII

in effect

Tucson Code § 28-66 Definitions.

Sec. 28-66. Definitions. In this article, unless the context otherwise requires: Sec. 28-66(1). "Property" means assets with a useful life of more than one (1) year. Sec. 28-66(2). "Property transfer" means the transfer of fixed assets between using agencies or transfer of property to or from the surplus property program. Sec. 28-66(3). "Surplus property" means property no longer needed by using agencies for their operations, property in poor or non-working condition, or property that is a by-product (e.g. scrap metal, used tires and oil, etc.). Sec. 28-66(4). "Unclaimed, lost and confiscated property" means all property used as evidence in the courts and remaining unclaimed after final disposition, property seized by a peace officer as being used unlawfully, and all property coming into the hands of any city officer or employee as lost or unclaimed. (Ord. No. 10404, § 1, 5-15-07)

Tucson Code § 28-67 Materials management guidelines.

Sec. 28-67. Materials management guidelines. The director shall establish guidelines for and shall be responsible for the management of: Sec. 28-67(1). The transfer of surplus property and operation of the surplus property program. Sec. 28-67(2). The sale or disposal of surplus, unclaimed, lost and confiscated property by competitive sale or other authorized method. Sec. 28-67(3). The trade-in of surplus property for purchase of new equipment. (Ord. No. 10404, § 1, 5-15-07; Ord. No. 11296, § 1, 8-5-15)

Tucson Code § 28-68 Inventory management.

Sec. 28-68. Inventory management. The director shall control and supervise all existing and future city warehouses established for the purpose of purchasing, storing and issuing supplies. The director shall also be responsible and accountable for all warehouse materials and maintain a perpetual inventory record thereof. The director will establish policies and procedures governing the addition or deletion of items carried in inventory, the sale or other disposal of inventory items no longer needed, delivery and other services provided to using agencies, and any policies or procedures required for efficient and effective operation of the inventory system. (Ord. No. 10404, § 1, 5-15-07; Ord. No. 11296, § 1, 8-5-15)

Tucson Code § 28-69 Disposition of surplus property.

Sec. 28-69. Disposition of surplus property. Sec. 28-69(1). The director will operate a surplus property program for the purpose of receiving, storing, transferring, or selling surplus property no longer needed by using agencies. Sec. 28-69(2). Using agencies shall request department authorization to transfer fixed assets to another using agency, or to request transfer of property into or from the surplus property program. Sec. 28-69(3). Unless otherwise provided for, surplus property no longer needed by any using agency shall be offered through competitive sale to the highest responsible bidder. Sec. 28-69(4). Unless otherwise provided, all proceeds from the sale of surplus property will be deposited into the city’s general fund. Proceeds from fixed asset sales of enterprise, federal, grant or other special designation property will be reimbursed, less pro-rated selling expenses, to the appropriate fund, after completion of each sale. Sec. 28-69(5). Notwithstanding the provisions of this article, surplus fire apparatus and/or related equipment may be disposed of through noncompetitive sale with public emergency, fire, rescue or medical agencies. Responsibility for the sale may be delegated by the director to the Tucson Fire Chief. Any such sale shall be at fair market value and the proceeds shall be restricted for use by the Tucson Fire Department for the purchase of equipment or apparatus in accordance with article III. (Ord. No. 10404, § 1, 5-15-07; Ord. No. 11296, § 1, 8-5-15)

Tucson Code § 28-70 Disposition of unclaimed, lost, confiscated property.

Sec. 28-70. Disposition of unclaimed, lost, confiscated property. Sec. 28-70(1). The Tucson Police Department will deliver to the department all unclaimed, lost and confiscated property not claimed or taken away by owner or finder, excluding all firearms, ammunition, knives or other weapons and excluding any items determined to be of use in special police operations. Sec. 28-70(2). After delivery to the department, unclaimed or lost property may be transferred to using agencies upon submission of a detailed request from the using agency to the director. Sec. 28-70(3). Unless otherwise provided for, all remaining unclaimed, lost and confiscated property shall be disposed of in accordance with section 28-69(3). Proceeds of the auction, less selling expenses if applicable, will be deposited to the general fund unless otherwise required. (Ord. No. 10404, § 1, 5-15-07; Ord. No. 11296, § 1, 8-5-15)

Tucson Code § 28-71 Donations.

Sec. 28-71. Donations. [Sec. 28-71(1).] Notwithstanding any other provision, surplus, unclaimed, or lost property not needed by using agencies may be disposed of through a donation process provided that any such noncompetitive disposition is made pursuant to a request submitted to the director for review and approval of the city attorney. The director shall consider the monetary loss to the city and determine whether such disposition is in the public interest. Any request for donation with a fair market value exceeding two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) shall require additional approval by the mayor and council. Sec. 28-71(2). Notwithstanding the provisions of [section] 28-71(1), surplus fire apparatus and/or related equipment may be disposed of through noncompetitive sale with public emergency, fire, rescue or medical agencies. Sec. 28-71(3). Notwithstanding the provisions of [sections] 28-69(3) and 28-69(4), the fire chief and/or his designee may dispose of surplus fire apparatus and/or related equipment through noncompetitive sale at fair market value with public emergency, fire, rescue or medical agencies, with the proceeds of such a sale restricted for use by the fire department for the purchase of equipment or apparatus in accordance with sections 28-17 or 28-18. (Ord. No. 10404, § 1, 5-15-07)

Source: City of Tucson, Tucson Code (Charter and General Ordinances) and Unified Development Code (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az/0-0-0-21332Fetched: 10/28/2026