Sale of city-owned silver
Summary
The city has sat on about 1,000 ounces of silver from old hospital X-ray processing since the 1970s, paying safe-deposit fees the whole time. With silver near a record $94–95 an ounce, selling now could bring in roughly $80,000–$100,000 — but the county has to agree, and a formal notice process is required.
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Last discussed Jan 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Could put an estimated $80,000–$100,000 into city funds if sold at or near market value.
City taxpayers, since the silver has been a dormant asset costing storage fees for decades.
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