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Keller ISD authorizes lease with Enterprise Fleet to refresh aging vehicles
Summary
Trustees authorized a lease/equity fleet arrangement with Enterprise to replace aging district vehicles (22 vehicles initially identified), citing maintenance savings and budget predictability; the authorization passed 7–0.
District staff recommended entering a multi‑year, flexible equity lease with Enterprise Fleet Management to address an aging fleet — 84% of Keller ISD vehicles were reported as over 10 years old, and some exceeded 85,000 miles. John Allison said the plan identifies 22 vehicles for the first phase and would provide budget predictability and reduced maintenance costs through warranties and more fuel‑efficient replacements.
Representatives from Enterprise explained the proposed structure as an "open ended equity lease" that preserves the district's ownership rights and uses enterprise's purchasing power and resale expertise to reduce long‑term lifecycle costs; Keith Sidwell and Katie McAuley addressed trustee questions about cycle length and annual reviews. The board voted to authorize the lease agreement 7–0.
