Burlington County plans to join other local governments in auctioning government surplus items on the Web.

The Burlington County Freeholders authorized its treasurer’s office to sign an agreement with GovDeals Inc., which operates an Internet auction site called www.govdeals.com.

The freeholders said they will sell vehicles and office equipment to the public online to make more money, save time and attract more bidders.

Sharon Brauckmann, county purchasing agent, said the auction would be held later this year and not until the state Department of Community Affairs gives its approval. She said the state must approve a county application to waive the normal local public auction using an auctioneer.

Kurt Brock, the county’s chief financial officer, said the state is approving Internet auctions of government property only on eBay and GovDeals.

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Posted: 04|6|07 at 10:50 am. Filed under: Auction News.