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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
220 pieces of equipment

FY2021-2022 HIGHLIGHTS / ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Made innovative strides in the Fleet world by doing something that no other city is doing in the
area by maintaining the Inter-local Fleet Maintenance Agreement with three other municipalities
to provide them a reliable repair facility with highly trained and certified technicians while also
creating revenue through this division
• Expanded the ILA contract to include other divisions within the existing contracts that started off
with Fire apparatus only
• Upfit and process into service (12) new pieces of equipment

FY2022-2023 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
• Continue to expand and grow the ILA program to include other municipalities

MAJOR BUDGETARY ISSUES AND OPERATIONAL TRENDS:

• Fleet Shop needs upgrades and expansion

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