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County explores leasing, plug-in hybrids and charging infrastructure to curb fleet costs
Summary
Madera County staff told supervisors they are evaluating leased fleet models and pilot plug-in hybrid vehicles to reduce maintenance and fuel costs; administration will study contract options and pursue grant funding for charging infrastructure.
During the budget hearings, the county's fleet services budget and alternatives to the traditional buy-and-retire vehicle model drew sustained attention.
The Fleet Services recommended budget for FY2025-26 was listed at $9,054,003.18, a reported increase driven largely by equipment purchases. Mike Motts, sheriff civil unit manager and acting fleet superintendent, told the board a shift to leasing or managed-buy/sell arrangements could produce substantial savings on maintenance, residual values and replacement timing.
Motts and County Administrative Office…
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