Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Fleet Maintenance topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Nampa fleet division seeks new shop, proposes lot‑attendant position funded by work‑order surcharge
Summary
Fleet staff described a long‑planned new maintenance facility, ongoing space and staffing constraints, and proposed one entry‑level 'lot attendant' FTE funded by a $35 per work‑order surcharge projected to cover the fully burdened cost (~$76,000).
Krystal Craig and Doug Adams presented fleet maintenance needs and a staffing proposal aimed at reducing technician downtime and improving turnaround for city vehicles.
Craig summarized fleet accomplishments, parts‑inventory purges and software upgrades, but said space and staffing limits are forcing scheduling delays: current work is being scheduled about six weeks out because bays and certified technicians are constrained.
Doug Adams and Craig told council the division needs a new 23,000‑square‑foot fleet shop (previously approved in concept and to be located near the Streets property), and that the new facility will increase capacity for in‑house repairs. Because the building will not be complete this year, staff proposed an interim operational change: add one entry‑level fleet lot attendant to perform parts runs, shop upkeep and ancillary tasks so certified technicians spend more time on repairs.
Craig outlined the finance plan for the lot‑attendant FTE. The fully burdened annual cost for the position was presented as roughly $76,000. To fund the FTE without increasing the general governmental allocation, staff proposed a $35 surcharge per work order; using a projection of about 2,200 annual work orders, that surcharge is expected to generate roughly $77,000 and fully cover the position’s cost.
Craig said the lot attendant would reduce technician downtime (estimated at about two hours per day per affected vehicle) and increase throughput — for example, moving from three to four police vehicles repaired per day — with an overall aggregate daily saving estimated in the presentation. Council members asked whether adding a certified mechanic rather than a lot attendant would be preferable; staff said the building has no additional bay capacity now, so hiring a mechanic without space to work would not improve throughput.
The council did not make a final decision; staff will include the position and funding proposal in upcoming budget materials for council consideration.
