Fleet Maintenance Structure Approved: The Board approved a $1.2 million temporary fleet mechanics structure at the E.G. "Jerry" Gladbach Water Treatment Plant to house the Agency's in-house vehicle maintenance operations. This addresses immediate operational needs while supporting the Agency's 300+ vehicle fleet that serves agricultural and municipal customers throughout the valley. The temporary structure provides weather protection for mechanics and improves emergency response capabilities during critical periods like fire season.
In-House Fleet Maintenance Cost Savings: The Agency's 2022 decision to bring vehicle maintenance in-house has proven successful, reducing outsourced repairs from 76% in 2023 to just 10% in 2025. With fully burdened in-house mechanics costing $78/hour compared to $120-170/hour for outside services, the Agency expects annual savings could exceed $636,000 while maintaining faster turnaround times for equipment serving agricultural operations.
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