Oregon City Council Approves Surplus Property Sale

A 2022 Kaufman flatbed trailer will be auctioned off after being deemed unusable by the city.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 7:37am

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The Oregon City Council has declared a 2022 Kaufman flatbed trailer as surplus property, meaning it will be sold at auction. City Manager Darin DeHaan explained that the trailer, purchased under a previous department head, does not fit the city's current equipment needs and cannot be used for its intended purpose of assisting with winter water main breaks.

Why it matters

The decision to sell the surplus trailer through a public auction process rather than a private sale ensures transparency and fairness, allowing multiple bidders to have a chance at purchasing the equipment.

The details

While a local individual has already expressed interest in purchasing the trailer, DeHaan insisted on putting the item up for public auction to allow for a fair and open bidding process. The city will list the trailer on an online bidding website to facilitate the sale.

  • The Oregon City Council declared the 2022 Kaufman flatbed trailer as surplus property on March 13, 2026.

The players

Darin DeHaan

The city manager of Oregon who explained the reasoning behind declaring the trailer as surplus property and the need for a public auction process.

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What’s next

The city will list the 2022 Kaufman flatbed trailer on an online auction website in the coming weeks to facilitate a fair and transparent sale process.

The takeaway

By opting for a public auction rather than a private sale, the Oregon City Council is demonstrating a commitment to transparency and ensuring all interested parties have an equal opportunity to bid on the surplus city property.