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Council hears plan to replace aging public-safety and fleet vehicles after maintenance lapses
Summary
Staff told council the city's vehicle fleet has suffered long-term maintenance lapses and proposed replacing aging police, animal-control and public-works vehicles, with possible EDC funding for some purchases.
City staff and police and fire leaders urged council on July 30 to prioritize fleet replacements and routine maintenance after describing a history of deferred upkeep that left several vehicles in poor mechanical condition.
Fred, who presented the budget, said many city vehicles have been neglected: "oil hasn't been changed," he said, describing pumps, seals and other equipment that need significant work. He told council that staff wants to begin funding fleet…
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