WILLIAMSON COUNTY PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

Williamson County Purchasing Wins With Auction and Award

            September 17, 2004 (Georgetown, TX) – Williamson County yielded one of the highest amounts ever from an auction on August 28.  Eighty-thousand dollars was raised from the sale of everything from furniture and jewelry to bicycles and vehicles.  The auction was conducted by Gaston & Sheehan in Pflugerville and was a combined auction with other government entities.  Proceeds were deposited into the county’s general fund.

            “We raised more money this time because we did a better job of preparation, particularly the vehicles” stated Bob Space, Williamson County purchasing director.  “Our Fleet Maintenance Department has been keeping maintenance records for the vehicles and cleaning them up prior to sale.  The used vehicles made up approximately 75% of the revenue.”

            Thirty-four vehicles were sold for between $200 to $3,200.

            Williamson County will hold another auction on Saturday, October 2, 10 a.m., at Gaston & Sheehan, 1420 Highway 685.  To preview items in the auction, visit www.txauction.com.  Items can be previewed in person on October 1.

Another winning moment for the Williamson County Purchasing Department was being awarded the 9^th Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award by the National Purchasing Institute.  This is the fifth consecutive year the Williamson County Auditors Office has received this recognition. 

 

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