HomeMy WebLinkAbout4B - Sale of City Vehicle CONSENT AGENDA #: 4 (b)
PREPARED BY: RALPH TESCHNER FINANCE DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SALE OF CITY VEHICLE
· DATE: JANUARY 3, 1995
INTRODUCTION:
The City advertised for public sale of a 1991 Chevrolet Caprice.
Originally the vehicle was placed into service as a police squad car. Since
then it has been retained for use by the Building Inspection Department for
the purpose of field inspection. The vehicle currently has approximately
80,000 miles and is scheduled to be replaced in early Spring when
replacement squads are ordered.
Sealed bids were solicited for the disposition of this vehicle as authorized
by City Code. Staff is requesting Council approval of the highest price
often
DISCUSSION:
The City opened bids at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday morning December 27,
1994. The following bids were received:
BIDDER VEHICLE AMOUNT
1. Winners Motor '91 Caprice $4,320.00
4310 39th St.
Long Island City NY
2. Mid-Continental '91 Caprice $3,000.00
11338 W. Shawnee Mission Parkway
Shawnee, KS
Bid submission was accompanied by a certified check in the full amount
offered.
ALTERNATIVES: The following altematives are available to the City Council:
1. Approve the high bid.
2. Reject all bids and re-advertise to obtain a more favorable
sale amount.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff would recommend awarding the sale of the 1991 Caprice to Winners
Motor as the highest bidder in the amount of $4,320.00.
The bid submitted was similar to past sales by the City for comparable
model years, mileage consideration and condition of the individual
vehicles.
4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnezota 55372-1714 / Ph. {612) 4474230 / Fax (612) 447-4245
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
ACTION REQUIRED:
REVIEWED BY:
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~part of the consent agenda would be in order.
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