Lease options for additional office space needed by the City Attorney's Office for federal lawsuit-related police defense staff were identified. Significant repair and remodeling projects were undertaken at many different sites with an eye toward improving facility livability and efficiencies. The Fleet Management Division maintains the city's motorized equipment, operates repair facilities at multiple locations and develops vehicle utilization and replacement policies. An internal service division, it bills other divisions for services rendered. Design work was completed for a new main fleet maintenance facility.
Construction is on hold pending identification and acquisition of an acceptable site.
New computer software was acquired to track employee accidents, injuries and training programs. Laptop computers were purchased to facilitate manufacturers' training and servicing of vehicles. Some 207 obsolete vehicles and pieces of equipment were sold at auction and 68 were sold by sealed bid. 44 sets were reviewed and approved. On-site vehicle inspection, preventive maintenance and oil changes were again provided to city division customers at satellite locations to eliminate extra driving and reduce wait time.