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standard fuel vehicle is an option. <br />• Analysis of the costs of the alternative vehicle versus standard fuel vehicle <br />Report and recommendation to the County Manager on vehicle acquisition and <br />replacement. <br />County Manager decision as to the specific vehicle to be acquired. <br />As part of the Item Ilprocess, Public Works prepares an annual "Vehicle Replacement <br />Report" which includes recommended priorities for vehicle replacement. This report <br />considers the following factors in prioritizing vehicle replacements: <br />Miles driven to date (odometer reading). <br />Mileage (miles per gallon) compared to baseline/industry standards for comparable <br />vehicle. <br />Repair and maintenance cost per mile for most recent 12 months, compared to <br />baseline/industry standards for comparable vehicles. <br />Vehicle use (front-line emergency response vehicle versus Motor Pool fleet vehicle). <br />Overall mechanical assessment by Public Works staff. <br />3. Vehicles identified for replacement are removed from service within one month of the <br />replacement being placed in service, except with the written approval of the County <br />Manager for the vehicle to continue in service. <br />Monitoring and Reporting <br />The Public Works automated fuel system provides records of most fuel transactions. Public Works obtains <br />information regarding fuel received at other locations (UNC Chapel Hill, Town of Chapel <br />Hill, etc.) and adjusts the transactions database accordingly. These data are used to create <br />performance reports. <br />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 />Programs <br />• <br />