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GENERAL FUND

DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS
DIVISION / ACTIVITY: FLEET SERVICES – FUND 01-097
LOCATION: HOURS OF OPERATION:
7800 Virgil Anthony Sr. Blvd. Monday – Friday 7:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Watauga, Texas 76148
Phone Number: 817-514-5844

MISSION / PROGRAMS / SERVICES:

• Properly maintain and ensure the correct usage of the city’s investment in vehicles and
equipment
• Provide corrective maintenance and facilitate needed repairs
• To maintain compliance with mandated State and Federal programs
• Coordinate vehicle damage claims
• Provide excellent service and maintenance to all vehicles and equipment which includes over
200 pieces of equipment

FY2020-2021 HIGHLIGHTS / ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Received DFW Clean Cities Bronze Fleet Recognition Award for a second year in a row, for our
efforts to reduce emissions and increase fuel efficiency
• Awarded $119,662.00 in Grant funding for (2) new Dump Trucks
• Implemented an Inter-local Fleet Maintenance Agreement with (3) other municipalities to
provide them a reliable repair facility with highly trained and certified technicians while also
creating revenue through this division

FY2021-2022 GOALS/ OBJECTIVES:

• Evaluate the fleet and continue to purchase equipment that will be more efficient and reduce
emissions or fuel usage
• Strive to reduce cost by providing the right equipment is replaced at the appropriate time and
monitor the expected life cycle to maximize the resale value

MAJOR BUDGETARY ISSUES AND OPERATIONAL TRENDS:

• Fleet Shop is approaching needed upgrades and expansion

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