Hillsborough County Public Schools Information and Technology
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, March 4, 2008
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Authorize the Disposal of Thirty-Three Surplus Buses from the Fleet Maintenance Section of the Transportation Department

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Attached is a list of surplus and/or damaged school buses. We recommend that the buses be sold at public auction using the services of Tampa Machinery Auction or sold for scrap if no bid can be obtained. The buses have been evaluated and it was determined that repair costs exceeded their current values or they are being replaced in accordance with the District’s 15 year replacement policy. Copies of the inspection forms are on file at the Transportation Department and are available upon request.

ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No)

Monies received from the Tampa Machinery Auction will be directed back into the Transportation Shop funds.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: James L. Kennett, Fleet Manager, Transportation Department

John A. Franklin
General Manager, Transportation Department
813-982-5511
Jack E. Davis
Chief Information and Technology Officer
813-272-4600
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20080304_289 * Section A Item# 4.03