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DPW seeks $94,000 for two SUVs; council questions hybrid policy
Summary
DPW requested $94,000 from capital equipment funds to buy two SUVs to replace end‑of‑life vehicles; councilors pressed fleet policy, hybrid/electric options and mechanic capacity, while DPW staff said heavy‑duty needs and maintenance availability drive procurement.
Department of Water staff told the council the two SUVs are capital‑funded replacements for vehicles that no longer pass inspection and are used for 24/7 operational response. The presenting official said the SUVs are midsize, four‑wheel‑drive and outfitted with lights and other on‑vehicle equipment so they are ready for service when delivered: “The next 1 is, to purchase vehicles, 2 SUVs for $94,000,” staff said.
Councilors raised the city's climate action plan and asked whether the department is transitioning to hybrid or electric vehicles; staff said hybrids are not currently used because of maintenance capacity and the heavy duty cycles required for water‑operations. Several members urged a broader fleet‑management plan and a review of whether phased electrification could be feasible for some vehicle classes.
