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Enterprise presents five‑year fleet plan; council to review at budget meeting
Summary
Enterprise Fleet Management proposed a five‑year vehicle refresh and equity lease model, projecting roughly $291,000–$299,000 in 10‑year savings and proposing five vehicle replacements per year; council asked for more detailed vehicle-specific pricing at the budget meeting.
Enterprise Fleet Management representatives told the Carlin City Council that the city fleet is aging (average vehicle age ~14 years) and recommended a five‑year replacement cycle to reduce maintenance costs, improve safety and response time, and capture resale equity. "Newer vehicles offer reduced maintenance and fuel costs, better safety, improved morale, and increased efficiency," said Jhericka Montano.
Montano provided an example replacing five half‑ton trucks with Toyota Tundras and estimated $291,000–$299,000 in savings over 10 years through lower operating costs and residual equity. She said Enterprise can structure equity leases that allow the city to upfit vehicles and, if a partnership dissolves, either sell units on the city’s behalf or assist with financing to allow the city to retain them. The council had questions about maintenance, modification capability, mileage targets, and potential financing; Mayor Kinney said the conversation would continue at the Friday budget meeting.
