Operating Budget 2025-2026

EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS FUND

NARRATIVE

Equipment Operations Fund (Public Works Department) maintains the Town fleet of vehicles and equipment in a safe and reliable condition and in a cost-effective manner. It assists in the determination of an appropriate replacement schedule and selection of new and replacement vehicles appropriate for the use intended.

FY 2024-2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Performed a building condition assessment for the Fleet Maintenance building (Town Garage) to include structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing infrastructure. • Developed detailed cost estimate for the future renovation of the Fleet Maintenance Building. • Performed condition assessment on the Public Works fueling station above ground tanks. • Maintained the billable hours for mechanics, i.e., service time billed directly to vehicles and equipment being serviced. • Analyzed the Town fleet to defer replacement and prolonged the useful life of each vehicle if it was still serviceable . • Updated fleet replacement cost and depreciation for FY26 equipment replacements. Complete the design and construction drawings for the Fleet Maintenance Building renovation. • Initiate reconditioning of Public Works fuel island. • Continue to monitor the billable hours for mechanics, i.e., service time billed directly to vehicles and equipment being serviced. • Continue to monitor garage parts inventory, delete obsolete parts, and maintain stock of parts and equipment required for preventative maintenance. • Provide technical assistance to the Sustainability Office for the installation of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations. FY 2025-2026 OBJECTIVES •

2022/2023 Actual

2023/2024 Actual

2024/2025 Adopted

2024/2025 Projected

2025/2026 Proposed

PUBLIC WORKS

Fleet Operations Division: Mechanic Billable Hours

80%

87%

80%

85%

85%

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