The Village of Depew on Oct. 14 authorized Mayor Kevin Peterson to sign a municipal vehicle‑leasing agreement with Enterprise Mobility intended to replace several of the village’s oldest vehicles.

Why it matters: Several municipal departments operate aging vehicles, and the leasing agreement is designed to stabilize replacement timing and costs. Officials said the initial year will include seven leased vehicles across departments; police vehicles will follow a two‑year term consistent with department fleet practices, while Department of Public Works and recreation vehicles will be on five‑year schedules.

Discussion highlights: Mayor Peterson and village staff described a multi‑year process of negotiation with Enterprise and said the program aims to place newer vehicles where they are most needed. The mayor said the village worked with an Enterprise representative who is a Depew resident to shape a program that the village believes will provide newer vehicles in a controlled cost structure. Trustee comments at the meeting noted the vehicles considered are on a UAW‑approved purchase list and that many of the vehicles are American‑made.

Board action: The board authorized the mayor to sign the agreement by roll call; the motion carried unanimously.

Follow‑up: Departments (police, DPW, recreation) will finalize specific vehicle lists and leasing terms with Enterprise and report back to the board on final costs and schedules.