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Board approves hybrid Ford F-150 after electric model discontinued
Summary
After Ford discontinued the previously approved electric model, the Montecito Sanitary District approved a purchase order for a hybrid Ford F-150 that staff said fits operational needs and comes in under the board's CIP budget line.
The board approved a purchase order to acquire a hybrid Ford F-150 to replace an aging staff vehicle. Staff explained Ford had discontinued the previously planned electric model and recommended a hybrid alternative that offers modest fuel and maintenance savings while meeting field-service needs.
Staff said the truck will fit within the district’s capital improvements budget (CIP line set at $65,000) and reported the purchase price would come in around $56,000. A staff presentation noted that hybrids provide some regenerative-braking and fuel savings for in-town driving and that the vehicle will be used both in the field and for general duties.
Directors asked about the change in vehicle type and expected longevity; staff responded the new truck replaces a vehicle purchased circa 2011–12 and that operational uses could shorten its service life compared with light-duty highway use. A motion to approve the purchase order passed unanimously.
Why it matters: The procurement replaces an older district vehicle and reflects a pragmatic choice after supply constraints and manufacturer changes made the previously selected electric model unavailable. The board approved the purchase as part of routine fleet management and CIP oversight.
