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Fort Thomas plans fuel-system replacement and generator backup for public-works garage
Summary
Auditors flagged the city’s outdated fuel-tracking system; the proposed budget includes replacing the Gasboy system (bid ~ $25,000) and adding a generator to ensure the public-works garage and fuel pumps operate during outages.
City staff told the council the budget includes a planned replacement of the city’s fuel management system and a small generator for the public-works garage to keep fuel pumps and minimal operations functioning during outages.
The presenter said auditors identified inadequate tracking on the current fueling system and that the existing equipment is obsolete and has few replacement keys available. Staff cited a low bid of about $25,000 to replace the Gasboy system used at the garage, saying a modern system will track vehicle-level fuel usage and improve accountability.
Generator: staff also proposed a separate generator for the public-works garage and the fuel pumps because the existing large generator adjacent to the building does not supply the garage’s pumps. The presenter said maintaining fuel availability during extended outages is important for response and recovery operations and that the new generator would supply minimal power for fueling and essential functions.
Equipment turnover: staff said new equipment purchases will be accompanied by surplusing older trucks and equipment; councilors asked staff to confirm which vehicles will be surplused when replacements arrive.
Next steps: staff will return with a procurement recommendation and confirm surplusing plans for council approval. The meeting did not include a formal procurement vote.
