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/J' <br /> °3~/7 <br /> I/ <br /> :�c'�`/ <br /> ._ - _-^.__-'' �� ' , -- -_ _-- _ _-_ <br /> AGENDA ITEM 14 <br /> An increase in mileage reimbursement from 19t to 25t per mile for <br /> private vehicle use would require a cutback in anticipated mileage <br /> county-wide of 46,792 miles this year or an increase of $2,807'52 <br /> to travel budgets. An analysis pf travel reimbursements for private <br /> vehicles only shows the following trend with the largest users indicated: <br /> # Employees % of Average % of <br /> Department Traveling' Total Users Cost Total Cost <br /> Social Services 44 33% $2,586'18 37% <br /> Health 19 14% 1 ,392.07 20% <br /> Aging 18 10% 346'00 5% . <br /> Elections 17 8% 132'96 2% <br /> Planning 10 7% 103.46 3% <br /> CETA 8 6% 313-31 4% <br /> All other departments _Z9 _22� 1 ,971.13 29% . <br /> � . <br /> Average per month 134 100% $6,934.11 100% � � <br /> A current study for the actual cost of operating county ehidos <br /> in this fiscal year resulted in 23t a mile for medium and large size <br /> vehicles and 17t for small size. This cost included gas, oil, insurance, <br /> Maintenance and did not ihclude depreciation of the County motor pool <br /> facility. We would anticipate similar costs for private vehicles:. <br /> While it is important to consider comparable rates being paid in <br /> other government units, we are almost 3/4ths through this budget year <br /> and policy for the rate was set as part of the budget process. The <br /> rate of 25t per mile is being considered for the next fiscal year in . <br /> deterimining travel budget projectfnns. When polled, the majority of <br /> County departments (including Social Seryices and excluding Health) <br /> did not feel they could provide the increased rate without additional <br /> funds. <br /> With the arrival of 22 new vehicles on March 19th, there will be <br /> relief to the employees who actually drive the greatest amount of miles <br /> in their private vehicles on County business. The County maintains the <br /> motor pool for that purpose. While there are not enough vehicles to <br /> supply the total needs of the employees, it is reasonable to assume <br /> that through good supervisory control and more effective coordination <br /> of the County vehicles, that employees would have access to the cars, <br /> and could in that way, reduce wear and tear on their own cars. <br /> " <br />