MANAGING PUBLIC SECTOR VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT
Leaders have to balance the needs of every group with the funding and resources available. Fleets often aren’t on the priority list.
Municipalities and rural electric cooperative utilities can apply for zero-interest financing to purchase electric vehicles or charging infrastructure.
Kern County, Calif., had experienced eight consecutive years of significant cuts to its fleet management budget. Leasing will allow it to save $2 million over five years.
The City of Madeira Beach, Fla., will begin leasing its vehicles in an effort to modernize the fleet and save money.
Dorchester County Sheriff's Office will join other Maryland jurisdictions in a fleet management and leasing program for its 47 vehicles.
Leasing as an alternative to purchasing is gaining momentum among government fleets seeking to reduce the costs of acquiring and operating vehicles while maximizing safety, fuel economy, and remarketing revenue.
Enterprise Fleet Management, ARI, Merchants Fleet Management, and D&M Leasing have been awarded contracts in the Fleet Management Services category at Sourcewell.
The Ford County (Ill.) sheriff hopes the county board will approve a quarter-cent sales tax, which would help his office replace its aging fleet of patrol cars.
The Los Angeles Fire Department was able to hire an additional 48 firefighters with a $15.4 million grant. Now it's deploying four additional fire engines.
Bartholomew (Ind.) County Council approved a $6 million bond for a new highway garage. Currently, vehicles are maintained at a 66-year-old facility.