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 Depar...
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