Centralized fleet maintenance under the Street Department
Summary
The city is moving police vehicle maintenance and most city fleet repair into one garage run by the Street Department, aiming for economies of scale and better data. Fire heavy equipment may follow once the new fire station project advances.
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Staff couldn't yet quantify savings but said no new hires are needed and roughly 25-30 excess vehicles are being auctioned.
Taxpayers, through consolidating contracts and shrinking an oversized fleet.
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