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Ferndale staff outline fleet-replacement policy, note slow EV uptake and potential savings
Summary
Public works staff reviewed the city's 2020 fleet management policy and replacement schedules, saying Ferndale has 95 vehicles, only three hybrids in service, and potential savings of roughly $42,000 a year by replacing vehicles on an ideal schedule; public commenters urged a stronger EV transition and asked about charger logistics.
City staff reviewed Ferndale's fleet-management policy and replacement schedule during Monday's council meeting, showing the city operates about 95 vehicles across police, fire, public works, community development, parks and recreation, and parking and that the 2020 policy needs updating.
The presenter said the policy prioritizes eliminating unnecessary vehicles, purchasing lower-emission vehicles that meet operational needs and pursuing electrification where feasible. Staff reported only three hybrids in service and said the current replacement practice deviates from the industry ideal. Using maintenance logs and…
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