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Council discusses repairing or auctioning surplus vehicles and equipment
Summary
Council heard repair estimates for town equipment (engine replacement quoted roughly $1,000–$2,000 and a $140 inspection), discussed selling donated equipment or listing it on the government auction site, and asked staff to provide cost/benefit options.
Staff reported repair estimates for town equipment and discussed options for disposition, including repair, sale to interested local parties, or listing surplus items on the government auction website.
The staff presenter said a repair quote for a vehicle engine ranged "between $1 and $2,000" with a $140 inspection fee; council members noted potential buyers for donated items such as a gator and discussed whether to repair or sell. The presenter said procedure for selling must follow government auction rules when required and that staff had registered on the government sales site but had not completed listings.
Council asked staff to return with cost estimates and to pursue an inspection to determine whether repairs are prudent or whether to prepare items for auction or sale.
