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Spokane staff seek pre-approval to buy 17 vehicles, cite charging gaps at City Hall
Summary
City staff briefed council on a pre-approval to purchase a first round of 17 vehicles for six departments — including electric models — and described existing charging capacity and remaining gaps, notably at City Hall.
Staff member Rick Giddings told the Spokane City Council on March 24 that the first round of the city’s 2025 vehicle pre‑purchase program includes 17 new vehicles for six departments and that the total cost “is not to exceed $1,769,000.”
The briefing outlined how departments submit fleet data — vehicle age, miles, maintenance history and fuel costs — and how staff use life‑cycle cost, availability and vehicle role to recommend purchases. Giddings said many recommended electric vehicles have fallen in price and that the city’s current fleet includes about 60 electric vehicles and about 80 charging stations.
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