SCOPE

This program provides for the planned replacement of all fuel consuming vehicles and equipment, their attachments and implements. The current fleet's replacement value is approximately $ _______________ million and covers _______________ vehicles.

The Replacement Plan will be administered by the city's (suggested — fleet services manager). The Replacement Plan will be based on criteria and a point system as defined below.

OBJECTIVES

• Establish a Replacement Fund to provide funds for vehicle replacement in advance of need.
• Smooth the outflow of capital funding and the rotation of incoming and outgoing vehicles year to year to prevent spikes in cash and asset flow.
• Eliminate the requirement to request approval from the governing body for each replacement purchase.
• Meet the needs of the end user.
• Provide a central point of control to account for all fleet specifications, acquisition, assignment, utilization, maintenance, and repair.
• Maximize fleet resources by providing timely acquisition and disposal of vehicles and equipment.
• Right size the fleet. Ensure the city has the optimum number and type of vehicles and equipment and that fleet growth is planned and controlled.
• Promote standardization. This is needed for promoting cost effective maintenance/repair.
• Optimize vehicle utilization.
• Comply with state of Tennessee purchasing laws and financial procedures.
• Reduce per unit maintenance costs by eliminating old, expensive to maintain vehicles and equipment.