It is advised that bidders inspect the property prior to bidding by contacting the police department and scheduling an appointment.

Special Instructions: Inspection: Most items offered for sale are used and may contain defects not immediately detectable. Bidders may inspect the property prior to bidding by contacting: Chief Phil Williams, chief@lppd.org or by phone at 863-699-3757. Office hours are 8AM - 3:30PM EST, closed for lunch 12PM - 1PM

Payment in full is due not later than 5 business days from the time and date of the Buyer’s Certificate. Acceptable forms of payment are: U. S. Currency, Certified Cashiers Check, or Money Order. Title will be transferred to the person/dealer listed on the GovDeals buyers certificate unless otherwise requested. Town Hall Office hours for making payment in person are 8 AM -4:30 PM Monday Through Friday (closed holidays)

Checks shall be made payable to: Lake Placid Police Department, and sent to: Surplus property Auctions Office Attn: Chief Phil Williams, 8 North Oak Avenue, Lake Placid, Florida, 33852.

Removal: All items must be removed within 10 business days from the time and date of issuance of the Buyer’s Certificate. The Buyer will make all arrangements and perform all work necessary, including packing, loading and transportation of the property.

Property may be removed by scheduled appointment only with Chief Williams.

A daily storage fee of $10.00 may be charged for any item not removed within the 10 business days allowed and stated on the Buyer’s Certificate.

Guaranty Waiver. All property is offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS.” The Town of Lake Placid (Seller) makes no warranty, guaranty or representation of any kind, expressed or implied, as to the merchantability or fitness for any purpose of the property offered for sale. The Buyer is not entitled to any payment for loss of profit or any other money damages – special, direct, indirect, or consequential.

Seller warrants to the Buyer that the property offered for sale will conform to its description. Any claim or “mis-description” must be made prior to removal of the property. If Seller confirms that the property does not conform to the description, Seller will keep the property and refund any money paid. The liability of Town of Lake Placid shall not exceed the actual purchase price of the property. Please note that upon removal of the property, all sales are final.

The Town of Lake Placid reserves the right to reject all bids.