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ARF- 2478

Regular Agenda Item 4. F.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	04/15/2014
Submitted For:	Steve Stratton
Submitted By:	Marian Sheppard, Clerk, BOS, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
Department:	Public Works

Information

Request/Subject

Annual Yearling Auction/Sale Request for Equipment Assistance on April 17-24, 2014.

Background Information

The Gila County Cattle Growers Association holds an annual yearling auction/sale at the Burch Sale Yard. This sale is typically held in May of each year.

Evaluation

In recent years, the annual yearling auction/sale has generated revenue to Gila County in excess of $2,000,000. Many ranchers sold their cattle much earlier this year due to the lack of sufficient water and feed for their cattle. It was anticipated that there would not be a need to conduct the annual yearling auction/sale at the Burch Sale Yard; however, it was recently learned that an "abbreviated" sale would be conducted to sell approximately 600 head of cattle.

Conclusion

The Gila County Cattle Growers Association is asking for support during the annual yearling auction/sale to be held on April 24, 2014. In order for Gila County to administer equipment support, it is agreed that only Gila County employees will be operating any equipment utilized.

It is anticipated there will be a need for a water truck, blade and back hoe.

Recommendation

Public Works recommends that Gila County assist in the annual yearling sale by supplying equipment to be operated by Gila County certified operators who will be operating the equipment while on their personal time for the period April 17-24, 2014.

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion/Action pursuant to A.R.S. §11-254.04 to find that to assist in the annual yearling auction/sale is an economic development activity because it will assist in the creation or retention of jobs or will otherwise improve or enhance the economic welfare of the inhabitants of Gila County, and to authorize Public Works to supply requested equipment with Gila County certified operators for the Gila County Cattle Growers Association's annual yearling auction/sale for the period of April 17-24, 2014. (Steve Stratton)

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