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Council advised of proposed donation of 2002 Parks & Recreation bus to Sertoma Club; council-level approval required
Summary
City staff presented a resolution (2025-26) that would authorize donation of a surplus 2002 Parks & Recreation bus to the Sertoma Club of North Augusta, pending the club's acceptance and council approval.
City staff presented a resolution (2025-26) at the July 28 study session that would authorize the donation of a surplus Parks & Recreation bus to the Sertoma Club of North Augusta, subject to council approval and the club's willingness to accept the vehicle.
City Administrator Jim Clifford described the 2002 bus as low mileage but nearly 24 years old and said the city has borne insurance and maintenance costs while the vehicle's only regular use was transporting students and children to a summer camp. "It's been basically a money ***** considering we're not using it for any other purposes," Clifford said, summarizing the administration's view of the asset's limited utility.
Clifford said the donation, if approved, would transfer the vehicle in "as is" condition and the Sertoma Club would be responsible for insurance and parking; the bus would not remain on city property. If the Sertoma Club is unable or unwilling to accept the bus, the vehicle would revert to the city's standard surplus process (GovDeals auction).
Clifford said he had discussed the option with the mayor and several council members during the budget process and that the matter requires council action because it is a disposition of city property. The resolution was presented for council consideration at the next scheduled meeting; no council vote was taken at the study session.
