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Commission authorizes leasing of four city vehicles to modernize aging fleet
Summary
The commission approved a leasing plan for four vehicles — two police patrols, one water department vehicle and one pool vehicle — that bundles maintenance and fuel management and limits city spending to $4,000 per month for the initial group.
The Canyon City Commission voted July 28 to approve a vehicle leasing option to replace several aging municipal vehicles.
Staff told the commission the current fleet includes vehicles up to 20 years old and one with 171,000 miles; leasing offers predictable monthly costs and includes maintenance and a fuel-management program. The proposal covers two police Dodge Durangos (replacing Ford Interceptors), one water‑department vehicle and one general pool vehicle for code‑enforcement and building‑official use. Staff requested authorization to spend up to $4,000 per month for the initial four‑vehicle package.
Commissioners said leasing is a common municipal practice and noted expected mileage turnover and maintenance reporting mechanisms; staff said mileage on municipal usage should not exceed lease terms. The commission approved the measure by motion and roll call.
Next steps: staff will proceed with the leasing agreements and schedule vehicle turnover to improve fleet reliability and reduce maintenance costs.
