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Foster City OKs purchase of 13 vehicles as council urges study of electrification

City Council of Foster City · February 17, 2026
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Summary

Council approved buying 13 replacement vehicles totaling $852,183 and directed staff to explore electric alternatives, infrastructure needs and resale estimates for retired vehicles.

The Foster City Council authorized the appropriation and purchase of 13 replacement vehicles for a total cost of $852,183, with staff explaining that most will be conventional models because the necessary charging infrastructure is not yet in place at the police and public-works sites.

City staff said sale proceeds from retired vehicles are expected to be roughly $4,000 to…

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