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TACIR staff report finds global supply delays and rising costs strain local vehicle procurement; recommends non‑legislative mitigation
Summary
A draft TACIR report on rolling stock procurement found global supply‑chain disruptions and price increases have delayed deliveries of fire trucks, school buses and other municipal vehicles; staff recommended administrative strategies (fleet planning, alternate vehicle options, consolidation) that do not require new legislation.
TACIR staff presented a draft report on rolling stock procurement challenges prompted by a Mayoral request (Jan. 2024). The draft, prepared by Senior Research Associate Presley Powers, documents interviews with more than 30 Tennessee officials that describe steep…
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