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Council approves $327,251 to replace worn county maintenance vehicles, citing safety concerns
Summary
Facility Maintenance requested $327,251 to replace five vehicles and one enclosed trailer after maintenance scoring showed severe wear; council approved the appropriation and discussed auction proceeds from retired vehicles.
Vance Hernandez, Director of Facility Maintenance, told council that a recent fleet evaluation recommended replacement of five vehicles and an enclosed trailer due to safety and reliability concerns — the department’s lowest point score was 31 and the highest 37 (25 triggers replacement). Hernandez said three pickup trucks, a full-size cargo van, a single-axle dump truck and an 8.5' x 20' enclosed trailer are needed; none are take-home vehicles.
Auditor Jackie Scheuman and Commissioner Ron Turpin noted auction proceeds from retired vehicles typically return several thousand dollars per unit and are credited to the original purchasing fund; purchasing has generated roughly $100,000 so far this year from 31 vehicle sales. Council approved the $327,251 appropriation 6-0-1 on motion by Councilman Ken Fries.
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