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 space and resources.
• Cons: The fleet assets will no longer be available as a fleet spare in case of unexpected equipment 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: The aging Equipment retained is unreliable, may require costly repairs, and could divert resources from maintaining new, 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 October 2025. 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 have been submitted to the City Clerk’s Office October 3, 2025, for signature subject to City Commission approval.
Strategic Plan Pillar
Good Governance
Financial Impact
Revenue will be received by the Fund that turned in the fleet assets to be auctioned.
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. FY24-FY25 Replacement Score Sheet
Prepared by: Kenneth Rappuhn, Fleet Manager
Department Director: Chuck Speake, Public Works Director