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Board Agrees to Reuse Fleet to Add Deputies, Avoid New Vehicle Purchases
Summary
After a fleet audit, county and sheriff's staff proposed using ten serviceable older vehicles and reallocating funds budgeted for replacements to hire four additional deputies beyond the six already allocated; the board gave consensus to proceed, noting it creates recurring personnel costs in FY27 and beyond.
County budget staff and sheriff's office leadership presented a fleet audit and a staffing proposal: rather than buy new vehicles for all newly funded deputy positions, the sheriff would reassign 10 existing units (upfit as needed) and reallocate previously budgeted vehicle funds toward hiring four additional deputies. The manager's office and budget staff reported this approach would allow ten new deputies total in FY26 (six previously approved plus four from vehicle‑savings) without increasing the capital vehicle purchase budget.
"By not purchasing new vehicles ... the sheriff's office could save enough funds to hire 4 additional deputies," budget staff said. The sheriff's chief described the fleet condition and maintenance history — many patrol vehicles (model years 2018–2019) were showing higher mileage but were judged serviceable with continued maintenance — and confirmed the plan would require a continuation‑budget obligation for the personnel costs in FY27. Commissioners voiced support and requested follow‑up on projected vehicle longevity and the long‑term personnel cost impact; staff said next‑year budget planning will include full‑year costs for the added positions.
