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Red Bank plans to buy two Ford F-150 Lightning trucks for solid waste fleet
Summary
Public works staff requested approval to purchase two Ford F-150 Lightning electric trucks to replace worn pickups in the solid waste division; purchases are scheduled from a statewide contract and budgeted using loan revenue to be repaid over several years.
The city presented a request to purchase two Ford F‑150 Lightning electric pickup trucks for the solid waste division to replace end‑of‑life vehicles. Director Tate said the division currently operates pickups from 2010 and 2008 with high hours; two are in failing condition and need replacement.
Tate said the vehicles are ordered through a statewide contract and will be fully electric, upfitted with headache racks and lights, and that money was budgeted in the solid waste department. The purchase would be financed with loan proceeds and repaid as debt service over the next three to four years, staff said.
Director Tate estimated delivery in the January–February timeframe, noting delivery depends on production scheduling through the dealer and Ford’s production queue. Tate said the trucks would be put into service once received and outfitted.
No formal commission vote was recorded in the work session; staff presented the purchase for approval under the resolution in the regular meeting packet. Staff answered questions about whether the trucks are fully electric (Tate: "fully electric") and reiterated budget and procurement method details.
