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19 <br />Orange County <br />Effective: JuLl �a+ y 1, 201306 <br />J. Monitoring and Reporting <br />The P bliG WerUsAsset Management Services Department autemated -fuel <br />management system provides records of 7 est all fuel transactions, whether at the <br />Countv's fuel station or retail outlets. P bl,- ebta'Rs infermatinn reG rdiRG <br />!l Jl Sli�sl�l S1�! \�Pl! -W1 r'P S!li!L 1!C�1 S!\'R r ' r" V' _ are ' to create <br />performance reports. <br />2. Information is used to benchmark performance: <br />• From year -to -year for total miles driven and average miles per gallon. <br />• Compare to results for similar vehicles /vehicle use in other local governments. <br />In addition to actual vehicle fuel performance, the County reviews other benchmarks <br />such as reducing reliance on fossil fuel vehicles. <br />K. Programs <br />To support the vehicle fuel conservation policy, the County implements a variety of <br />programs including: <br />1. Employee Awareness <br />The County conducts communications programs to promote employee awareness <br />of the need for fuel conservation. This includes activities such as distribution of the <br />Vehicle Fuel Conservation Policy, reminders via pamphlets, e- mails, Orange Alive, <br />coverage in new employee orientation, and opportunities at employee events to <br />reinforce the conservation ethic. <br />2. Incentives <br />Incentive programs will be developed to improve compliance and acceptance by <br />employees who operate County vehicles. These may include department versus <br />department contests, financial incentives, preferred parking and the like. <br />3. Preventive Maintenance <br />Preventive Maintenance procedures are used to obtain optimal <br />—fuel- efficient operation of all equipment. <br />4. Repairs <br />