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Commissioners ask staff to draft pool-car policy after concerns over maintenance and budget
Summary
The board directed staff to draft a formal policy for county 'pool cars' covering eligibility, maintenance, fuel and training after commissioners said the vehicles are underused and not consistently maintained; staff will survey other counties and return with cost estimates.
La Porte County commissioners directed staff on April 15 to develop a formal policy for county 'pool cars' after a lengthy discussion about who may use the vehicles, maintenance responsibilities, fuel payments and budget implications.
The Chair opened the item saying the county holds four relatively new vehicles but lacks protocols for use and upkeep. "If we're not gonna maintain them and use them, get rid of them," the…
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