Vacuum Cleaner (Near Panama Park)

This Kenmore vacuum cleaner was in use up until recently when it developed a crack in the hose at the top, near the handle. I put some duct tape on as a makeshift strain relief, but that's not a good long term solution. It may be fixable by someone else; I'm not sure. Or a great item for a kids take-apart club or similar.

LMK how you'd use it. Would prefer someone who could pick up today.