Section 18.51. Eligible donee contract.

(1) At the time of property transfer, a "warehouse application and delivery agreement (W.A.D.A.)" form will be signed by  the   eligible donee. The W.A.D.A. states the terms and conditions  applicable  to  all property donated.

(2)   The basic terms and conditions are as follows:

(a)   The eligible donee will not sell, trade, lease, or otherwise dispose of any federal surplus property, or remove same from its premises or from the state of Michigan without  prior  approval  of  the  federal  surplus property section.

(i)   In accordance with the federal act, all property with an original government acquisition cost of $2,500.00 or more must be used for health or educational purposes for a period of 4 years. After the use restriction has been completed, the donee then has free  and  clear   title   to  the property.

(ii)   On items with an original government acquisition cost of less than $2,500.00 the use restriction is 2 years.

(iii)   Rules and regulations regarding the use of  government   surplus donated for civil defense purposes are governed by the Michigan office of civil defense and the federal office of civil defense.

(b)   All property acquired by the eligible donee shall be on an "as is, where is basis" without warranty of any kind.

(c)   The eligible donee agrees to all terms and conditions governing the transfer of federal surplus property, as set forth on the original certificate of eligibility, and in accordance with the  rules of the federal act.

(d)    The donee certifies that funds are available to pay the cost of care and handling incident to donation, including packing and  handling, preparation for shipment, loading and transporting of such property.

History:  1979 AC.