TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve the Donation of a Surplus Fleet Asset for Project Graduation in an Appropriate Fashion Pursuant to Chapter 2 Administration, Article VIII Procurement, Section 2-419, Disposition of City Assets and Property (d), (3) of the Code of the City of North Port, Florida.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approve the donation of a surplus fleet asset for Project Graduation in an appropriate fashion pursuant to Chapter 2 Administration, Article VIII Procurement, Section 2-419, Disposition of City Assets and Property (d), (3) of the Code of the City of North Port, Florida.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve the donation of a 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), (3) of the Code of the City of North Port, Florida.
• Pros: Supports a community-based student program by providing a needed resource to Project Graduation, while also ensuring a surplus asset continues to serve a public benefit rather than being disposed of.
• Cons: The City would forgo approximately $4,500.00 in potential auction revenues that would be returned to the general fund.
Option 2: Deny the donation of a surplus fleet asset for Project Graduation.
• Pros: Allows the City to dispose of the vehicle through auction and recover approximately $4,500.00 in revenue for the general fund.
• Cons: The City would miss the opportunity to support the Project Graduation Program and repurpose the vehicle for community-serving use.
Background Information
The Fleet Manager and Fleet Acquisition Specialist have reviewed the City’s vehicle and equipment inventory and identified Asset No. 72902 (2015 Ford F-150) as suitable for donation to the City’s Project Graduation Program. The Department of Public Works contacted representatives from Citywide Departments to evaluate if the asset could be repurposed internally, no additional operational needs were identified.
Strategic Plan Pillar
Good Governance
Financial Impact
The estimated auction value of $4,500.00 will not be received back to the General Fund due to the vehicle donation.
Procurement
The Surplus asset will be donated in accordance with Chapter 2 Administration, Article VIII Procurement, Section 2-419, Disposition of City Assets and Property (d), (3) of the Code of the City of North Port, Florida.
Attachments:
1. Asset Disposition and Recommended Method of Disposal
2. Property Disposal Form
3. FY25-FY26 Replacement Score Sheet
Prepared by: Kenneth Rappuhn, Fleet Manager
Department Director: Chuck Speake, Public Works Director