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City garage faces mechanic shortage; fleet diagnostic subscriptions and parts costs rising
Summary
Councilors heard that the municipal garage is short a mechanic, relies on two mechanics for city vehicles, and has subscription costs for vehicle diagnostic software; staff said parts and consumables are more expensive than pre-COVID levels.
Councilors reviewed the city garage and fleet-maintenance budget and were told fleet maintenance faces staffing and cost pressures.
A garage representative said personnel costs are down slightly because the garage is still one mechanic short; the city is working to recruit but has not yet filled the vacancy. The representative told the council the garage supports maintenance for all city vehicles — police, fire, parks, utilities — and…
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