Public property declared to be surplus to the needs of the city because of age, mileage, unserviceability, obsolescence, or other valid cause, shall be disposed of in accordance with procedures prescribed by law. The city manager or the manager’s designee shall insure open bidding procedures and fairness through such means as minimum bid procedures, pre-auction inspection and, when appropriate, the use of licensed auctioneers. (Ord. 888 §1, 1990; Ord. 163 §8, 1970).