The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has announced that the fall Monmouth County surplus auction generated $94,815, bringing the combined total of the county’s online surplus property auctions to $2,781,023.
The county began conducting its surplus property auctions completely online in 2008, according to a press release.
Surplus property from the county’s fleet services division, sheriff’s office, buildings and grounds department, and reclamation center, as well as seized and surplus property from the prosecutor’s office, was sold to the highest bidders.
“This fall auction consisted of 46 items, including 30 vehicles,” Freeholder Thomas A. Arnone said. “These surplus auctions are beneficial for both the county and our residents, who are attaining these items for a fraction of their actual cost.”
The auctions are coordinated by the Department of Public Works and Engineering as well as the Division of Fleet Services, with assistance provided by the Purchasing Division.
“By continuing to conduct the surplus and seized property auctions online, the county eliminates the need to pay overtime for security and item pickup,” Freeholder Deputy Director Gary J. Rich Sr. said. “The online auction has made this process a revenue stream.”
The auction was conducted by Auction Liquidation Services of Eatontown. A complete list of the items included in the auction was available online with pictures and descriptions, as well as terms of sale and other relevant information.