The Public Works Department’s Fleet staff evaluated the Utility Special District’s (District) inventory of fleet and recommended replacement of certain vehicles based upon an established schedule.  More specifically, Fleet staff has determined that a certain Ford F450 crane truck meets the criteria for replacement based on the year that it was manufactured as well as the growing costs to maintain it.  

As such, the District desires to comply with the City’s vehicle replacement standards and use this opportunity to replace the certain vehicle with a new Ford F550 crane truck.  It is expected that this purchase will provide for minimal maintenance costs and offer enhanced functions and fuel efficiency.