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Council approves listing of several surplus public-works items with $100 reserves
Summary
The council voted to list selected public-works equipment for sale, directing staff to post items 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 with $100 reserves after a brief discussion of condition and expected resale value.
The council voted to list several pieces of surplus public-works equipment for sale, including plows, a brush hog and other shop items, with a $100 reserve on the smaller pieces.
Council considered a staff-prepared surplus list and discussed the condition and likely resale value of each item. Public Works staff said some items (notably a 150-gallon sledge tank and a heavy-duty tiller) could attract several hundred to several thousand dollars, while plows and smaller attachments might fetch only a few hundred dollars depending on condition. Staff advised listing items 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 and excluding one desk-topper from the sale.
The motion to list those items with the $100 reserve was made, seconded and approved by voice vote. The council did not record individual roll-call votes in the transcript. The agenda item produced no amendments; staff will proceed with online listing and report back with sale results.
The decision was framed as a way to recover modest funds and reduce on-site clutter while retaining the option to repair or retain units if repair costs exceed likely resale value. Staff noted estimated prices for replacement parts and new-equipment comparables during the discussion.
The meeting moved on after the vote; staff will post the surplus list and notify council when items are sold or if additional reserve amounts are recommended.
