2017 Ford Explorer SPORT UTILITY 4-DR 3.7L V6 DOHC 24V

Watkinsville, Georgia owns property described as follows: 2017 Ford Utility Interceptor (VIN#: 1FM5K8AR9HGA04428).

Per OCGA 36-37-6(a) and the City Council Resolution of August 19, 2026, the above property is of no use to Watkinsville, because it cannot be beneficially used for city purposes. Watkinsville advertises the property for sale to the highest responsible bidder via Www.Govdeals.com. Property may be previewed August 28, 2026 1 pm - 3 pm at City Hall, 191 VFW Drive, Watkinsville, Georgia 30677. It is sold “as-is, where is” with no warranties, express or implied. Buyers are solely responsible for their own due diligence. All city property to include all vehicles will be sold as is, in current condition without any warranties or guarantees from the City of Watkinsville regarding the vehicle's mechanical or functioning state.

Contact City Clerk Julie Klein at 706-769-5161 for more details or to set up an appointment so materials connected with the proposed sale may be reviewed. Questions may be submitted via email to: jklein@cityofwatkinsville.com or letter to: City of Watkinsville, Box 27, Watkinsville, GA 30677. Property will be sold at a public auction conducted by Www.Govdeals.com on dates expressly specified thereon in August and September 2026, at times specified in the advertisement, anticipated dates ~ August 25, 2026 ad commencement online through auction close date of ~ September 11, 2026. It is the winning bidder’s responsibility to come to Watkinsville to obtain the won item and/or arrange for transportation/shipping thereof. The city does not ship items. Provisional payment shall be made by the winning bidder at the time of close of Auction on Www.Govdeals.com, via cash, bank wire, PayPal or other good and lawful funds acceptable to Www.Govdeals.com that will ensure good funds to the City. The highest responsible bidder who has made Provisional Payment may be selected at 6:30 PM at the September 16, 2026 at City Council Meeting, after the September 11, 2026 close of the GovDeals auction.

Watkinsville reserves the right to cancel the sale, reject any and all bids, waive any technicalities or irregularities, sell the property in whole or in part, and to take any action based on the best interests of Watkinsville.

There are no guarantees, promises, or warranties of any type for this vehicle, including its mechanical condition, functioning, or operating condition. The vehicle is sold as is. This vehicle was a patrol vehicle and may have had functioning patrol equipment. No remaining lights will be functioning. All control panels have been removed, wires cut, and many emergency lights removed. Engine hours: 10,286 and Idle hours: 6,797.