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COUNCIL MEETING SEP 1220IB REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION OTYOFORONO DATE: 09-12-05 ITEM NO: Ji Department Approval: Name: Correy Farniok ^ Title: Sergeant Administrator Reviewed:Agenda Section: Item Description: Disposal of Excess Pi^perty_________________________________ Exhibits: Attached appraisal list DISCUSSION: The Orono Police Department has acquired a large number of guns in the property/evidence room. These guns have been obtained throu^ search warrants, illegal/criminal activity, found property, etc. Currently we have 22 long guns and 36 handguns that can be disposed of by the city as per ordinance. The Police Department obtained appraisals of the value of each weajwn (see attached). Bill’s Gunshop of Robbinsdale offered appraisals at $3.00/gun, waived at time of sale and best local prices. The handguns have been separated into three categories based on the recommendations of police administrative staff: “Sell” category means the guns that have a significant value and «e the type of guns that are sought after by collectors. They are not the type of gun that is typically seen on the street or carried by gang members or drug dealers as they are either too large, or too expensive and/or are unsuitable for concealed carry. “Destroy ” category means those guns that have no value and those guns that are small in size, easy to conceal and may pose a threat to police officers or citizens. The last category is the “Keep” category. These are the guns the department recommends that the city retain. Some of these guns date back to the 1800’s. These guns would be kept for display purposes and would be a shame to sell or destroy these guns that are rare and hold a unique history. Should at some point in the future, the police department set up a display case of unique historical items found by the Orono Police Department, these items would be of public interest. The guns to be kept are listed, inventoried and can be maintained in a secure locked area of the property room. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED: Motion to approve sale of twenty two long guns to Bill’s Gunshop. Motion to approve sale of listed handguns that are marked as “Sell” to Bill’s Gunshop. Motion to destroy guns listed as “Destroy ” through witness and documentation. Motion to retai :hose guns marked as “Keep” as property of the City of Orono and secured in the police propt ty and evidence room.