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Slayton City Council approves grant-funded airport tractor, surplus-asset sales and several budgeted purchases
Summary
The council approved a state-supported grant contract covering the bulk of a new airport tractor and related equipment, declared several municipal assets surplus for auction, and approved budgeted purchases including a $2,500 fair sponsorship and a $3,224 fire-department purchase.
The Slayton City Council approved a series of routine municipal actions, including acceptance of a state grant to acquire a new airport tractor, the declaration of multiple surplus assets for auction or sale, and several budgeted equipment purchases.
Grant-funded tractor and mower: Council heard that the airport tractor, blower and disc mower are covered mostly by a state grant; staff said the state’s portion is $104,040 and the city’s share is $11,560. Council voted to approve the final grant contract and move forward with the purchase.
Surplus assets and disposition plan: Council reviewed a list of surplus items recommended for disposal, including an 1984 hydro tractor, a 1986 Ford dump truck, a 2020 John Deere disc mower, a 2020 Graco line laser (paint striper) and multiple retired Ford Interceptor squad vehicles. Staff recommended using online auction platforms (MinBid or GovDeals) or the city’s usual auction lot on Highway 59. Council noted a prior paint-striper sale yielded $2,900, which informed expectations for offsetting replacement costs.
Other budgeted purchases: The council approved a budgeted platinum sponsorship for the Murray County Fair at $2,500 (general fund) and a budgeted fire-department purchase of $3,224; both motions were seconded and carried by voice vote.
Quotes and procurement: Council discussed a replacement quote for a line striper and determined purchasing the replacement was the more economical option compared with contracting out; the purchase was approved.
Votes and procedures: All listed approvals were taken by motion and carried by voice vote; the transcript does not record named movers or a roll-call tally.
The meeting adjourned following the approvals.
