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County staff seek approval to order Ford F‑150 Lightning using $76,000 grant; commissioners request extended warranty and final pricing
Summary
Weber County staff said a $76,000 grant will offset the purchase of an electric Ford F‑150 Lightning and related charging infrastructure; staff proposed factory-ordering the vehicle through the county contract to maximize warranty and asked commissioners to approve placing the order now with reimbursement when grant funds are applied.
Weber County staff presented a request to order an electric vehicle (a new Ford F‑150 Lightning) and associated charging infrastructure funded in part by a $76,000 grant awarded to the county’s economic development department.
Bill Ross (Speaker 14) said the county received a $76,000 grant to purchase an EV and install charging, and that the preferred vehicle that met the county’s operational needs and warranty expectations was the Ford F‑150 Lightning. Staff told commissioners they prefer a new vehicle to maximize warranty protection and that they plan to use county fleet funds to place the factory order; the vehicle would arrive in 5–6 months and staff expects reimbursement from the grant when costs are charged in next year’s budget.
Commissioners pressed staff to secure an extended Ford warranty and asked for final, itemized pricing before completing the purchase. Staff said property-management savings on infrastructure work and existing fleet-contract relationships (Young Automotive) would reduce net cost. Staff also discussed charger-voltage options (statements in the transcript about wiring to 480 volts to reduce amperage and wiring costs versus 240-volt service), towing capability and a battery-extender option as possible additions.
No final purchase authorization with an exact dollar-figure vote was recorded in these segments; commissioners agreed staff could proceed with ordering once warranty and final pricing details are provided.
