2025 6 17 Regular Session Packet 1

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6.0 Acquisition and Disposal of Real or Personal Property  
 
This section delineates how the city can acquire and dispose of real and personal property to comply with 
numerous state laws that regulate these matters. 
 
6.01 Personal Property Purchases from Other Governmental Agencies 
 
As authorized by TCA 12-2- 420, the city may purchase, trade, or receive as a gift any used or surplus 
personal property from another governmental agency without competitive bidding and public advertising 
upon approval of the governing bodies involved in the transaction. Any transfer or purchase of surplus 
personal property from the state shall be retained by the city for one year unless disposal is approved by the 
state. In addition, TCA 12-2- 407 states that transfers of motor vehicles from the state to the city shall be 
void and reverted  to the state if the city does not transfer title to its name within seven days after the 
transaction.  
 
6.02 Transfer/Conveyance of Real or Personal Property to Another Public Agency 
 
TCA 12-9-110 authorizes the city to transfer/convey real or personal property to another public agency if 
the receiving public agency uses the property for a public purpose and each governing body that is a party 
to the contract authorizes such transfer. A  declaration of the property as surplus property prior to the 
transfer/conveyance is not required. Furthermore, TCA 12-2-420 authorizes the city to sell, trade, gift, or 
barter any used or surplus personal property to another governmental agency upon the authorization of the 
City Council. 
6.03 Sell/Convey of Real Property and Existing Buildings to Not -for-Profit Corporations 
In accordance with TCA 12-2-302, the city may sell and convey title or lease, not to exceed 50 years, city-
owned real property and existing buildings to not -for-profit corporations upon such terms and conditions 
that are in the best interest of the city.  
6.04 Transfer of Fire Department Assets to Volunteer Fire Departments 
 
As authorized by TCA 12-3-1206, the city, upon approval of the City Council, may transfer ownership of 
fire protection assets purchased through or with proceeds of federal, state, or local grants to volunteer fire 
departments that are registered as nonprofit organizations with the Tennessee Secretary of State’s Office.  
 
6.05 Disposal of Real or Personal Property by Private Negotiations and Sale 
 
As authorized by TCA 12-2-501, the city may dispose of city- owned real or personal property by private 
negotiations and sale when the real or personal property is : 1) significant for its architectural, 
archaeological, artistic, cultural, or historical associations, 2) significant for its natural, scenic, or open 
condition, 3) significant for its relationship to such properties, or 4) to be sold to a non- profit corporation 
or trust whose purpose includes preservation or conservation and a preservation or conservation agreement 
is placed in the deed conveying the city property to the non- profit corporation or trust detailing the use, 
disposal, or other restrictions of the property that will promote the preservation or conservation of the 
property including public access.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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