www.houstontx.gov Administration & Regulatory Affairs ARA Divisions



  Our mission is to organize, develop and maintain revenue-
generating contracts and to seek opportunities to align, manage and develop collection functions for other city departments.

Marsha Long Owen | Administration Manager
 Administrative Services
Central Payroll
City Council Administration
Insurance Management
Records Management
Regulatory Services
Strategic Alliances Management
Strategic Purchasing


  • Manages Contract Administration for some of the City's Revenue Generating Contracts, such as EMS Billing and Collections (ACS), Print Shop (Oce), Beverage Vending (Dr. Pepper)

  • Manages Property Disposal Management Office (PDMO) - PDMO Collects and Redistributes Surplus City Property, Sells/Auctions City's Obsolete, End-of Life and/or Damaged Property as prescribed by City Ordinance (Chapter 2, §2-52(18))

  • Develops Intra-departmental Relationships to Increase and/or Enhance Revenue Generating Opportunities for the City.

 
The City of Houston primarily sells surplus property through:
  • Internet Auctions
    Open to the general public and available 24 hours, 7 days a week. Click here to access the on-line auctions.

  • Public Auctions
    Open to the general public. Call Information Hotline or click here to access the auction schedule.

  • Council Approved Sale Programs
    Open to Charitable Public and Private Nonprofit Organizations eligible under 501c, school districts and other government agencies and entities

Frequently Asked Questions
  • Where is the City's surplus warehouse?
    The Asset Disposition Office and warehouse is located at 2511 Broad Street, 4 miles south of downtown, west of Interstate 45 (Use the Broad Street Exit).

  • What are the hours of operation?
    Office hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, except weekends and Holidays. The facility is open to the general public for inspection of Internet auction items from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM daily. You may direct your questions and requests to the Property Disposal Management Office at 713.847.5186 or fax number 713.847.5192.

  • What types of items are available at the City surplus auctions?
    Items available may vary from auction to auction and day to day but miscellaneous items usually include used office furniture, computer equipment, stereos, televisions, telephones, cell phone, pagers, jewelry, bicycles, sports equipment, lawn maintenance equipment, office machines, tools and luggage. Property can normally be previewed and inspected while the item is posted on the Internet. Additional details about city auctions can be obtained by calling the Asset Disposition Office at 713.847.5186 or 713.247.3850.

  • How can I buy City surplus property?
    Internet Auctions are the standard method of disposal of miscellaneous surplus property. These auctions are open to the general public and property is sold to the highest bidder "As Is, Where Is". Houston Auto Auction sells City surplus vehicles every Wednesday. You can contact the Asset Disposition Office at 713-847-5186 or 713-247-3850 and Houston Auto Auction at 713-644-5566 for additional auction details.

  • Is City surplus property available to non-profit or charitable organizations?
    Surplus furniture and microcomputer equipment property may be sold at fair market value to charitable non-profit organizations, school districts and other government agencies. Organizational representatives may inspect and purchase surplus used property at the City's surplus property warehouse located at 2511 Broad Street by appointment only. Appointments may be scheduled between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday except holidays. Organizational representatives must provide the following information to inspect and purchase property:

    1. A copy of certificate and determination of 501c status.
    2. An official letter of need signed by an officer of the organization.
    3. A valid ID.

    Call 713.847.5186 to set up an appointment to inspect available surplus property.

  • Does the City donate surplus property?
    The City does not donate surplus property. Surplus property is available at Internet/public auctions and to qualified organizations at fair market value. Contact the warehouse at 713-847-5186 to determine if your organization qualifies.

  • How can I buy a used city vehicle?
    Houston Auto Auction, which is located at 6730 Gulf Freeway, sells surplus city vehicles each Wednesday. You may contact them directly at 713-644-5566 or visit their website at HoustonAutoAuction.com for additional information.

Contact Information
  • Internet and Live Public Auctions
    Asset Disposition Office
    2511 Broad Street
    Houston , Texas 77087
    713.847.5186 or fax 713.847.5192

  • Auction Information Hotline: 713.247.3850

  • Auctioneer
    Houston Auto Auction, License #6651
    6730 Gulf Freeway
    Houston , Texas 77087
    713.644.5566 or fax 713.644.0889

  • Purchase of City Impounded Vehicles
    Houston Police Department Auto Dealer Detail
    713.247.5812

  • Purchase of Specialized Public Works Equipment
    Public Works & Engineering
    Materials Management Branch
    13211 Old Westheimer Road
    Houston, Texas 77077
    281.368.7905 or fax 281.752.2207

  
 To find individual employees and more, please call 311.