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9.c)2) Tiger Boom Mower Meeting Date: 05/17/11 Agenda Item: �' � � �� City Council Agenda Report City of Scandia 14727 209'" St. North Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274 Action Requested: Approve the sale of the 2005 Diamond Rear Flail Mower with 22.6 ft. boom and 50 inch head using eBay. Deadline/ Timeline: N/A Background: • The flail mower, which was replaced in 2010, was purchased in � 2005 for $15,780 and is in fair condition. • Online research found one side mower for sale on TractorbyNet.com an Alamo SHD 74" flail mower from a municipality, 5 years old for $800 at; on eBay I found a16 year old Tiger boom mower with 2,500 hours, a 20 foot reach for $1,000, and an Alamo 48" grass flail head to fit a boom mower, little used, for$2,800. There were no flail mowers on Craig's List, but there were other types of mowers listed. • The fees to sell in the eBay Business & Industrial capital equipment categories are as follows: Insertion Fee $20.00; Reserve Fee $5.00; and Final Value Fee 1%of the final sale price (maximum charge$250.00.) Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize staff to sell the flail mower to the highest bidder using eBay. Attachments/ • None Materials provided: Contact(s): Prepared by: Colleen Firkus, Treasurer (sell flail mower) Page 1 of 1 OS/12/11