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Council backs $1.13 million golf‑cart fleet purchase and financing; staff says new carts will reduce maintenance
Summary
The council authorized an interfund loan and approved purchase of a new fleet of golf carts and GPS geofencing (PACE Shield) for the city's two municipal courses; staff and council discussed battery types, trade‑ins, theft protection, and customer‑education needs.
The Melbourne City Council on Feb. 25 approved financing and the purchase of a new municipal golf‑cart fleet and telematics service for Crane Creek Reserve and Harbor City golf courses.
Clubhouse supervisor Anthony Santamaro told the council staff had evaluated three manufacturers and recommended E‑Z‑GO RXB Elite carts equipped with PACE Shield GPS and geofencing. Staff said the new carts use maintenance‑free lithium batteries, include windshields, bag covers and sand buckets, and support a remote…
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