Res 2023-88 Declaring FD Apparatus Surplus & Authorizing Sale of SameCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2023-88
RESOLUTION DECLARING FIRE DEPARTMENT APPARATUS AS SURPLUS AND
AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF THE SAME
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota has been
advised by staff that certain fire department equipment described in the attached Exhibit A is no
longer needed for current or future municipal operations; and
WHEREAS, the estimated fair market value of the apparatus is estimated to be between
$30,000 and $50,000; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department wishes to sell the apparatus on the open market via a
seller's agent or specialized fire apparatus broker who shall have the exclusive right to offer the
apparatus.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mendota
Heights, Minnesota as follows:
1. The Council declares as surplus the Fire Department apparatus as described in Exhibit A.
2. The Council authorizes the execution of the Listing and Marketing Commission
Agreement with Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus as attached in Exhibit B.
3. The council authorizes the disposal of said apparatus listed in Exhibit A pursuant to
Minn. Stat. § 471.345, at or above fair market value.
4. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 15.054, the surplus items will not be sold to a City officer or
employee.
5. All sales shall be final and the surplus items are to be sold in "as -is" condition.
6. The City Administrator is authorized to execute documents associated with the sale and
transfer of the equipment.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights, Minnesota this 21 st day of
November, 2023.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Stephanie B. Levine, Mayor
ATTEST:
Cheryl Ja obs i , city Ad inistrator
Exhibit A
Item Description Estimated Fair Market Value
General Safety, 1998 Freightliner 4 door FL 112 Chassis, with a
Waterous 1500 GPM fire pump, 65' TELE-Squirt aerial ladder, with
a 1000 GPM master steam nozzle, and equipped with 3 ground
ladders- a 35' 3 section, a 16' roof and a 10' attic.
$30,000-$50,000
Exhibit B
Listing and Marketing Commission Agreement
Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus