3.7 Declaring Certain City Property as Surplus Property and Authrozing Sale - Ford Explorer
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Public Works Street Operations Manager Lamson January 8, 2024
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty 3.7 – Fleet Vehicle Sale
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS: THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative communication.
X Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and expectations in a
cost-effective manner.
Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff is recommending the City Council adopt a resolution declaring surplus property.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The 2006 Ford Explorer is not operable and in need of extensive repairs. The Building Safety Department currently has
two Ford Escape (Model year 2020 & 2022) that they are using for building inspections. Staff recommends that the
vehicle is not repaired and sent to an auction as-is due to repair estimates exceeding the fair market value of the vehicle.
The Public Works Subcommittee was presented with this information at their December 20, 2023, meeting and provided
direction for City Council consideration of approval.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• Resolution 2024-03
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to adopt Resolution 2024-03 Declaring Certain City Property as Surplus Property and Authorizing Sale.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
Fund 206 – Capital Equipment Revolving
N/A; the proceeds of the auction sale will be deposited into
this fund.
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CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO: 2024-03
DECLARING CERTAIN CITY PROPERTY
AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING SALE
WHEREAS, City staff has concluded that the following items no longer serve any useful City function; and
2006 Ford Explorer
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute §471.345, subd. 17 outlines a municipality may contract to sell surplus property
using an electronic selling process in which purchasers compete to purchase the surplus property at the
highest price in an open and interactive environment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has met to discuss and review the surplus property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO, MINNESOTA:
1. That the items listed above are hereby declared surplus City property.
2. City staff are hereby authorized to proceed with the disposition of the property in accordance with
Minnesota Statute.
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ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 8th day of January, 2024.
MOTION BY:
SECONDED BY:
IN FAVOR:
OPPOSED:
CITY OF OTSEGO
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Jessica L. Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Audra Etzel, City Clerk