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Equipment Services warns of aging fleet, labor gaps and parts shortages after $3.9M reduction
Summary
Equipment Services told the Budget Committee that a recommended FY26 budget is about $3.9 million less than requested, raising concerns about contracted repair capacity, parts supply, and a 40-plus vacancy gap among fleet technicians; commissioners said a recruiting 'launch' contract and an IBS/NAPA parts contract are mitigating measures.
The Division of Equipment Services told the Budget & Public Employees Committee on May 14 that its FY26 allocation is roughly $3.9 million below the department’s request and said the shortfall could affect parts availability, outside repairs and staffing.
Rich Bradley, presenting for the Board of Public Service, said Equipment Services requested $24,700,368 and received $20,788,908, a gap of about $3.9 million. Commissioner Chris Amos described key items that would be underfunded: outsourced vendor repairs, an IBS/NAPA contract that staffs parts rooms in four…
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