Officials recommend slightly higher fuel and vehicle‑maintenance budgets

Sep 29, 2026

Councilors recommended modest increases to gasoline and diesel budget lines and discussed timing of vehicle replacements and tires; one speaker estimated fuel/maintenance rising to about $3,500 for the remainder of the year.

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Councilors reviewed vehicle maintenance and fuel budget lines and discussed the effect of rising gasoline and diesel prices on operating costs. Members proposed increasing the fuel allocation modestly to cover expected winter and maintenance needs and flagged upcoming tire and air‑conditioning repairs as reasons to keep a conservative margin in the vehicle fund.

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