FY2025 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets

FY2025 Proposed Budget Organizational Budgets

Division of Public Works

Fleet Services manages with a staff of 18 vehicle technicians (73:1 ratio of vehicle to technician) who possess an extensive array of professional certifications, including Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Certification, Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Master Certification, and ASE Auto Parts Specialist Certification. The technology in the vehicles and equipment used by the County is continuously developing, and repair and maintenance methods advance with it. Fleet Services promotes ASE and EVT certification programs and creates a learning environment to encourage technicians to gain the comprehensive training required to repair and maintain modern vehicles and equipment. The Fleet Services Administrative Office tracks training and certification status. Frederick County is growing, and additional technicians with proper skills and knowledge will be required to sustain efficient service.

Fleet Services also manages the development of a replacement model for agency-owned equipment (fire apparatus, mowers, etc.), including the Division of Fire and Rescue Services and the Division of Parks and Recreation. Based upon staff experience and industry-wide adopted life cycles, Fleet Services groups similar vehicles and equipment into a unique class and assigns an identification code. Average usage and maintenance costs are determined using data from Fle et’s software program; an average, per class, equipment life cycle is established; and Fleet monitors equipment condition and mileage at predetermined preventive maintenance intervals. When equipment approaches the end of its life cycle, to ensure maximum use, Fleet staff conducts a performance evaluation to establish whether the equipment warrants removal from service or will continue to perform cost-effectively. Retained equipment may remain at its assigned department, transfer interdepartmentally, or be assigned reserve status. Fleet Services assesses and adjusts the life cycle and rate model annually as needed. Following this procedure enables Fleet Services to maintain a balanced replacement fund.

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