Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Lemoore council approves purchase of refuse vehicles to limit immediate impact of state EV mandate
Summary
Council voted unanimously to buy additional refuse trucks and a straight sweeper now and take possession by Dec. 31, 2026, using refuse-fund balances to avoid near-term rate increases. Staff said California’s 2027 electrification requirement for heavy vehicles would otherwise require costly electric refuse trucks and supporting infrastructure.
The Lemoore City Council on Nov. 4 approved purchasing additional refuse trucks and a straight sweeper to extend the life of the existing fleet and delay the need to purchase costly electric refuse vehicles required under a state mandate.
Council member Brewster moved the measure and it passed unanimously. Staff explained the rationale during a pulled-consent-item discussion: an electrification mandate that takes effect Jan. 1, 2027, will require heavy-duty electrified vehicles for municipal fleets. "When we start replacing refuse trucks, we have to purchase…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
