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Springfield Township SD capital assessment recommends replacing bus depot; staff to study propane and other fuels
Summary
A capital assessment rated the district's transportation depot above the renovation threshold and recommended replacement. Staff said electric buses are not feasible now and said propane and alternative fuel options will be investigated; a follow‑up report is planned for fall 2025.
Property Committee members discussed the transportation depot and alternative fuels during the same June 10 meeting where staff presented the five‑year operational plan. The district’s capital assessment rated the depot at 92.4 percent and recommended replacement rather than incremental improvements. The assessment estimated site improvements at about $3,100,000 and a full renovation at about $3,400,000.
Staff described the depot’s existing constraints: a compact footprint composed of multiple adjoined sub‑buildings, limited bus maneuvering space that forces backing during fueling,…
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