HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Disposal of two old transit buses RESOLUTION NO. 04-319
RESOLUTION WAIVING FORMAL BIDDING PROCEDURES FOR
DISPOSAL OF TWO OLD TRANSIT BUSES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, CyRide operates some of the oldest transit buses in the United States; and,
WHEREAS,two of the General Motors buses built in 1964 and 1968 will not be repaired as
the buses are not suitable for daily operation; and,
WHEREAS,the Chicagoland Bus Museum has requested that the buses be made available
for preservation at its facility, and it has further requested that they be sold to them for a negotiated
price; and,
WHEREAS, a similar General Motors bus was recently sold for $207 by normal bidding
process, and the average price for the last five buses was $450.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the sale of bus nos. 922 and 884 for $450 each to the Chicagoland Bus Museum is hereby
approved.
ADOPTED THIS 27th day of July, 2004.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodhue
Seconded by: Wirth
Voting aye: Goodhue, Goodman, Mahayni, Vegge, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: Cross
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 27"day of July, 2004.