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Fleet reports replacement-only budget as fleet inventory ages; ladder and engine purchases scheduled over multiple years
Summary
Fleet staff said this year’s capital request is focused on replacing aging assets rather than expansion; the city maintains about 1,100 assets, replacement costs would be far higher than current asks and multi-year purchase schedules spread large expenditures.
Tabitha Miller and fleet staff presented the fleet replacement plan and said the department’s request focuses on replacements rather than new assets, while acknowledging rising equipment prices and a large overall replacement need across the city.
“This entire budget is all replacement items this year. There is no additions,” fleet staff said, noting the department maintains roughly 1,100 assets and estimating a…
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