TO: Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
Kristin Daniels, Director, Office of Management and Budget
David Johnson, Director, Emergency Services District
FROM: Jennifer Hyde, Procurement Manager
DATE: March 4, 2026
SUBJECT: Final Disposition of Temporary Fire Station 7
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BACKGROUND
The Board of County Commissioners approved the lease of a portion of land at 1893 90th Avenue as a temporary location for Fire Station 7 on June 23, 2015, renewing annually, with the current term ending on June 17, 2026. Several structures were installed on the property to facilitate operations, including a modular unit (asset 28289), carport (asset 30937), and two sheds (asset 22560, and a non-asset). Construction of permanent Fire Station 7 has been completed, and operations have relocated to that facility.
ANALYSIS
Florida Statute Section 274.06 authorizes the county to dispose of, sell, donate, or abandon County property determined to be obsolete, according to the best interests of the County. The remaining book value of the modular and carport totals $63,004, and the sheds have no remaining value. Costs to remove the structures from the leased property to another location have been estimated, and exceed that remaining value.
In order for a hauler to access and remove the modular unit, both the modular's concrete foundation and the carport must be removed, at a cost of $26,805. Moving cost for the modular unit has been quoted at $25,000, with any necessary site work and utility connection at a new location estimated to cost $5,000. Finally, after removal of the modular, whether on behalf of the County, or if the modular would be sold to a third party, County would be responsible for returning the site to pre-lease conditions, which would include disconnecting and capping utilities. Estimated costs for that work is $13,000. This leaves the total value of the structures in a negative balance.
As an alternative, the lessor, St. Lucie Battery and Tire Company, has offered that the structures placed on the property can simply be left behind by the County. In return, St. Lucie Battery and Tire Company will waive the right for the three remaining lease payments of $1,229.87, and will be responsible for title fees for the modular.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
There is no budget impact related to this request.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTIONS
Ratification of purchase of modular unit (2015); Parcel lease and renewals and amendments
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Board declare assets 28289, 30937 and 22560, as well as the non-asset shed surplus, and authorize the release of all five structures, and transfer of title to asset 25289 to St. Lucie Battery and Tire Company.