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2.1430(6) (q) Used property. A solicitation agent, for procurements up to $20,000, and the purchasing agent, for procurements in excess of $20,000 may contract for the purchase of used property by negotiation if such property is suitable for the city's needs and can be purchased for a lower cost than substantially similarly new property. For this purpose the cost of used property shall be based upon the life-cycle cost of the property over the period for which the property will be used by the city. A record shall be made of the findings that support the purchase. Alternate Award Process. Renewal. No selection. Cost Savings and Other Benefits. Allows city to take advantage of unique opportunity to require needed good and services for discounted prices. Affect on Competition. No impact. Responds to unique opportunities. Affect on Favoritism. No impact. Responds to unique opportunities. Statutory Requirements. Based on the foregoing: 1. It is unlikely that the exemption will encourage favoritism in the awarding of public contracts or substantially diminish competition for public improvement contract; and 2. The awarding of public improvement contracts under the exemption will result in substantial cost savings to the city. 2.1430(6) (r) Utilities. Contracts for the purchase of steam, power, heat, water, telecommunications services, and other utilities, including in-kind telecommunications services pursuant to EC 3.415(6). Alternate Award Process. Solicitation agent's discretion. Cost Savings and Other Benefits. Avoids unnecessary solicitation costs. Affect on Competition. No impact. Very narrow market. Subject to governmental and price regulation. Affect on Favoritism. No impact. Very narrow market. Statutory Requirements. Based on the foregoing: 1. It is unlikely that the exemption will encourage favoritism in the awarding of public contracts or substantially diminish competition for public improvement contract; and