TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve the Disposition of Surplus Fleet Assets in an Appropriate Fashion Pursuant to Chapter 2 Administration, Article VIII Procurement, Section 2-419, Disposition of City Assets and Property (d), (1) of the Code of the City of North Port, Florida.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approve the disposition of surplus fleet assets in an appropriate fashion pursuant to Chapter 2 Administration, Article VIII Procurement, Section 2-419, Disposition of City Assets and Property (d), (1) of the Code of the City of North Port, Florida.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve the disposition of surplus fleet assets in an appropriate fashion pursuant to Chapter 2 Administration, Article VIII Procurement, Section 2-419, Disposition of City Assets and Property (d), (1) of the Code of the City of North Port, Florida.
• Pros: Recovers value from aging fleet assets, reducing maintenance costs and frees up operational space and resources.
• Cons: The fleet assets will no longer be available as back up equipment in case of unexpected operational needs.
Option 2: Deny the disposition of surplus fleet assets in an appropriate fashion pursuant to Chapter 2 Administration, Article VIII Procurement, Section 2-419, Disposition of City Assets and Property (d), (1) of the Code of the City of North Port, Florida.
• Pros: Retains fleet assets as potential fleet spares for backup use.
• Cons: Retaining aging equipment may result in increased maintenance costs, reduced reliability, and diversion of resources from newer, more efficient assets.
Background Information
The Fleet Manager and Fleet Acquisition Specialist have evaluated the City’s vehicle and equipment inventory and prepared the Asset Disposition and Recommended Method of Disposal report dated July 2026. The Fire Rescue District and Police Department have reviewed the list of vehicles recommended for disposal and determined they have no need for the assets for training purposes. The Department of Public Works contacted representatives from Citywide Departments to evaluate if these assets could be utilized to meet the needs of any other area and no additional needs were identified.
The Property Disposal Forms were provided to the City Clerk’s Office on June 1, 2026, for signature subject to City Commission approval.
Strategic Plan Pillar
Good Governance
Financial Impact
Revenue generated through the auction and disposal of surplus fleet assets will be returned to the respective departmental funds associated with the assets.
Procurement
Surplus assets will be disposed of in accordance with Chapter 2 Administration, Article VIII Procurement, Section 2-419, Disposition of City Assets and Property (d), (1) of the Code of the City of North Port, Florida.
Attachments:
1. Asset Disposition and Recommended Method of Disposal
2. Property Disposal Forms
3. Replacement Score Sheet
Prepared by: Kenneth Rappuhn, Fleet Manager
Department Director: Chuck Speake, Public Works Director