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Palm Desert council adopts fleet management policy, approves $2.7 million appropriation and purchase of six hybrid vehicles
Summary
Council adopted a new fleet management policy and five‑year replacement schedule, authorized a $2.7 million draw from the equipment reserve, and approved purchasing six plug‑in hybrid vehicles through Sourcewell; vote 5–0.
The Palm Desert City Council on June 26 adopted a fleet management policy, approved a five‑year vehicle replacement schedule and authorized a $2,700,000 appropriation from the equipment reserve to implement the plan. Council also approved buying six plug‑in hybrid carpool vehicles through the cooperative purchasing program Sourcewell for $246,350 (including contingency) and rejected a formal bid; the measures passed on a 5–0 vote.
The policy establishes consistent procedures for fleet acquisition, maintenance, assignment and replacement and is intended to reduce maintenance costs and avoid large one‑time expenditures, Randy Chavez, director of public works, told the council. “Currently, the city…
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