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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 25, 2022

Audit: City Improved Fleet Replacement Fund

An audit of the Killeen, Texas, Fleet Services Department found that the department’s once underfunded vehicle replacement program is now on the road to solvency.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 7, 2021

Audit: California City Fleet Replacement Fund Short Millions

The $13.2 million needed to replace City of Berkeley vehicles and equipment overdue for replacement would use most of the $15.8 million fund balance.

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NewsJanuary 29, 2018

Colorado Springs Police Seeks Additional $1.1M for Vehicles

More than a quarter of the Colorado Springs (Colo.) Police Department’s 600 vehicles have surpassed their suggested life cycles, and the $950,000 budgeted is not enough to cover necessary replacements.

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NewsJanuary 25, 2018

Fla. Sheriff Says 47 New Patrol Cars Are Not Enough

The Santa Rosa County, Fla., has taken delivery of 47 new patrol cars, but its sheriff said these purchases aren’t enough to replace all the aged vehicles in his fleet.

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NewsJuly 25, 2017

Voters to Decide on Conn. City’s Fire Equipment Bond

City of Norwich (Conn.) residents will vote on whether or not to approve a $3.2 million bond to replace firefighting vehicles and equipment.

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NewsJuly 17, 2017

St. Louis Raises Trash Pickup Fee, Promises Updated Fleet

The City of St. Louis has raised its monthly trash collection fee by $3, promising to buy more trash trucks with the additional funds. Nearly 30 of the city’s 79 vehicles are inoperable or not functioning properly.

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NewsJuly 13, 2017

Calif. County Receives $3.8M Loan for Police Vehicles

Ventura County, Calif., shifted toward more expensive patrol vehicles, part of the reason why its fleet replacement fund can't keep up. New policies are being determined to replenish the fund and keep it sustainable.

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NewsMarch 22, 2017

Ark. City Needs $1.6M to Upgrade Aging Fire Fleet

The City of Russellville, Ark., needs to come up with $1.6 million to replace its fire fleet after its fire chief said the department couldn’t keep up with repairs and out-of-service time for aging units.

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NewsDecember 7, 2016

Texas City Eliminates New Fleet Replacement Fund

The City of Killeen (Texas) has terminated its newly created fleet funding program due to a budget shortfall. City Council voted to terminate it on Dec. 6.

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NewsOctober 14, 2016

Wash. City Creates Fleet Replacement Program

The City of Prosser, Wash., has established its first ever fleet replacement program. The program is expected to be fully funded over four years, and the city is now making 125% yearly payments over the next four years.

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