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A couple of readers questioned the post regarding the selling of one of the city's diesel trucks (Gassed).  Specifically, the process of selling a truck without taking competitive bids, just up and taking an offer from a private concern.  Interesting point.  If you follow the blog you already know the trials and tribulations of the EAGC and the bidding process for the entrance monuments.  Yet the Mayor, Aldermen and City Attorney are all fine with selling the truck in a flash.

Another example of the bidding process at City Hall in the past was the sale of abandoned property in the boat lot.  The City took sealed bids and awarded the property to the highest bidders.  How is the sale of the diesel truck different?  I don't know (despite being an "insider" as one reader asserted).

Is it possible state law was broken in the process?  Possible.  It's a continuing challenge for the current administration and board to understand that running a city is different than running a lawn mowing company (the lawn mowing analogy was used by former Mayor Mike Henderson to describe how he would run the city).

As long as no one is watching it isn't a problem.  Mow on.

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