Res 2023-40 Surplus Skate Park EquipmentCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2023-40
RESOLUTION DECLARING SKATE PARK EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS AND
AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF THE ITEMS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota has been
advised by staff that certain skate park equipment described in the attached Exhibit A are no
longer needed for current or future municipal operations; and
WHEREAS, the estimated value of each item is included in Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the fair market value of each item included in Exhibit A is estimated to be
less than $25,000 per item.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mendota
reights, Minnesota as follows:
1. The Council declares the items listed in the attached Exhibit A as surplus.
2. The Council authorizes the disposal of said items by advertising it for sale online
pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 471.345, at or above each item's fair market value. The
minimum bid prices, time period for bidding, and other specifications pertaining to the
process of selling the inventory are specified in the attached Exhibit B.
3. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 15.054, the surplus items will not be sold to a City officer or
employee.
4. All sales shall be fmal and the surplus items are to be sold in "as -is" condition.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota this 18th day of July,
2023.
Stephanie B. Levine, Mayor
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Ch ' e Lu • , City Clerk
Exhibit A
Lot Number Item Description Estimated Fair Market Value
1 Wedge, Flat, Wedge Center Set with Square Rail and Hubba $150
2 Grind Box/Manual Pad $100
3 Square Flat Bar $50
4 Parking Curb $50
5 Parking Curb $75
6 Bank Ramp $100
7 Square Flat Bar $50
8 Pyramid with Square Rail and Hubba $150
9 Quarter Pipe/Halfpipe/Mini Ramp $500
Exhibit B
The City of Mendota Heights (the "City") will be conducting a competitive bidding process to
dispose of surplus skate park equipment. The City will post the nine lots, including the item's
description, estimated fair market value, and photos on the City's website promoting the sale.
Each lot will have a required minimum bid of $5. All items will be sold "as -is."
Those interested in submitting a bid on the items must be 18 years of age or older. Bids must be
delivered to the City (1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights) by 10:00am on July 26, 2023 in an
envelope that is sealed that includes the desired lot number, dollar amount of bid, bidder's full
name, phone number and/or email address.
Immediately following expiration of the time for receiving bids, the Public Works Director and
Parks and Recreation Manager will publicly open said bids at City Hall. The bid opening will be
open to the public and the highest bidder for each lot will be awarded the purchase of the item.
High bidders will be notified by July 27.
After payment to the City via check or cash and approval from the Parks and Recreation
Manager, the high bidder for each piece of equipment must dissemble the equipment and remove
it from Roger's Lake Park by August 2, 2023 at 4:00pm. If the high bidder does not remove the
equipment by said deadline, the individual will forgo the opportunity to obtain the equipment
and any fees already paid to the City will not be refunded.