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23 Orange County Page 5 of 6 Effective: January 1, 2006 • Miles driven to date (odometer reading). • Mileage (miles per gallon) compared to baseline/industry standards for comparable vehicle. • Repair and maintenance cost per mile for most recent 12 months, compared to baseline/industry standards for comparable vehicles. • Vehicle use (front-line emergency response vehicle versus Motor Pool fleet vehicle). • Overall mechanical assessment by Public Works staff. 3. Vehicles identified for replacement are removed from service within one month of the replacement being placed in service, except with the written approval of the County Manager for the vehicle to continue in service. J. Monitoring and Reporting 1. The Public Works automated fuel system provides records of most fuel transactions. Public Works obtains information regarding fuel received at other locations (UNC Chapel Hill, Town of Chapel Hill, etc.) and adjusts the transactions database accordingly. These data are used to create performance reports. 2. Information is used to benchmark performance: • From year-to-year for total miles driven and average miles per gallon. • Compare to results for similar vehicles/vehicle use in other local governments. In addition to actual vehicle fuel performance, the County reviews other benchmarks such as reducing reliance on fossil fuel vehicles. K. Programs To support the vehicle fuel conservation, the County implements a variety of programs including: 1. Employee Awareness The County conducts communications programs to promote employee awareness of the need for fuel conservation. This includes activities such as distribution of the Vehicle Fuel Conservation Policy, reminders via pamphlets, e-mails, Orange Alive, coverage in new employee orientation, and opportunities at employee events to reinforce the conservation ethic.