HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06.cMay 15, 2013 Item No.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF VEHICLES
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to approve Resolution Authorizing
the Sale of City Vehicles and Forfeited Vehicles.
Approval of the motion will result in sale of vehicles,
Overview
The 1997 Legislature made DWI enforcement more stringent by enabling cities to seize vehicles.
that are involved in certain violations. The. seized vehicle may be held a minimum of .30 days
prior to the expiration of. the owner's right to challenge the forfeiture. Vehicles the City
currently has in storage may be disposed of in accordance with Minnesota Statute Section
169.1217, Subd. 9. City staff is recommending that the vehicles be used for training purposes
and salvaged.
The 2013 budget provided for the replacement of certain vehicles which are at the end.of theit
normal useful life. The staff has evaluated the maintenance and operating condition of the City's
vehicle fleet and has determined that the functional asset life for this vehicle has ended and can
be sold to the highest bidder at the well attended State Auction.
Prim Issues to Consider
• Value of vehicles. The City historically has received the highest value for vehicles at the State
Auction due to the high number of bidders.
SuRporting Information
• Vehicles to be sold - refer to Resolution.
Financial Impact: $ unknown Budget - anticipates sale of vehicles
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Notes:
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF VEHICLES
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 169.1217 authorized seizure and impoundment of
vehicles involved in certain aggravated DWI violations and the disposition of said vehicles.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following forfeited vehicles are
hereby authorized to be sold for salvage due to the condition of the vehicle.
Case #
Vehicle Description
12- 002428
1997 Mercury Cougar
12- 004233
1998 Chevrolet Cavalier
13- 000134
1996 Ford Explorer
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following City vehicles are hereby authorized to
be sold at the State of Minnesota auction.
Unit # Vehicle Description. VIN #
981 2009 Ford Escape 1FMCU93G49KC80694
ADOPTED by the Lakeville City Council this 20` day of May 2013.
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
Matt Little, Mayor
ATTEST:
Charlene Friedges, City Clerk