City to hold public auction

The city of Yuma will hold a public auction this weekend for a variety of items it no longer needs, such as grounds equipment, cell phones, cameras, car stereos, televisions and video equipment, office furniture, computers, tools, jewelry and collectors items.

Items to be auctioned are generally in fair to good condition but are no longer needed due to such reasons as changes in staff, changes in usage or passing their budgeted life span. Other items came into City ownership through having become evidence in criminal cases.

The auction will be held Saturday, starting at 9 a.m., at the city's surplus property warehouse at 190 W. 14th St.

All items in the auction will be sold “as is, where is,” and must be picked up the same day. Bidders and buyers should also be aware of the following:

• No items have been authenticated.

• No warranty or guarantee is implied.

• Buyer assumes all risk with purchase.

• Absolutely no returns.

• No items will leave the auction area until they have been paid for in full.

• Bidder is responsible for item(s) after award. Bidder buys it, bidder loads it.

Those wanting to examine items available for bidding and/or to register for participation in the auction can do so at the city yard between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. today. Those who plan to participate in Saturday's auction should arrive between 7 and 9 a.m. to register, which is free to participants. Registration will also be taken during the Friday viewing.

Surplus property belonging to the city is disposed of in a manner as required by state law and the Yuma City Charter through public auctions, competitive sealed bids or other appropriate methods.

For more information about the auction, email Purchasing@yumaaz.gov or call 373-5102 or 373-5114 (7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.).