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Consideration of request by Fleet Superintendent for approval to order a right hand drive Jeep Wrangler in advance of approval of the 2026 budget
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Submitted by:
Mike Hahn, Fleet Superintendent
Department
Public Works
A. Issue
Due to the lack of manufactures producing right-hand drive vehicles I am recommending pre-approval of the 2026 Fleet vehicle and equipment budget to order a 2025 Jeep Wrangler righthand drive (RHD) vehicle that is only available for a limited time in 2025. This vehicle will be purchased through our State Bid contract.
B. Background/Options
Each year the Fleet Maintenance Division of the Department of Public Works uses fleet equipment reserve funds to purchase city fleet vehicles and equipment. I worked directly with our Police department this spring to research current and future parking checker vehicle options. There are no viable RHD vehicles available that meet our safety and maximum top speed standards.
Very recently I was able to verify that Jeep recently opened a very limited order window for 2025 RHD Jeep Wranglers through our State bid municipal contract so I am asking for approval to make this purchase now in order to take advantage of that small window of opportunity. If we are unable to make an order during this time there is no way of knowing if or when we will have another opportunity.
C. Strategic Plan (Area of Focus)
Public Safety, Infrastructure, and Quality of Life
D. Fiscal Impact
As with all fully depreciated vehicles, funds have already been set-aside in the fleet equipment replacement fund and will be reflected in the 2026 budget. The total cost to replace RHD Jeep is $47,898.00 dollars with payment not due until the vehicle is delivered.
E. Recommendation
Authorization to order this Fleet Division procured vehicle in advance of approval of the 2026 budget using the Fleet Division’s equipment funds, due to limited and unknown future availability.