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Presentation by the Fleet Maintenance Division - Presentation and updates from the Fleet Maintenance Division's annual task and accomplishments.
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Prepared by: Danny Galindo, Public Works Manager, danny.galindo@visalia.city, 713-4186. Nick Bartsch, Public Works Director, nick.bartsch@visalia.city, 713-4052
Department Recommendation: Staff recommends that Council receive the presentation and updates from the City of Visalia Fleet Maintenance Division.
Summary:
The City Fleet Maintenance Shop, staffed by 13 skilled employees, is responsible for the upkeep of 687 city assets, including light and heavy-duty vehicles, emergency apparatus, and specialized equipment. The team performs preventive maintenance, repairs, drop-offs, and a wide range of operational support tasks to ensure the City's fleet remains safe, reliable, and mission ready. Through efficient scheduling and skilled in-house repairs, Staff minimizes downtime, extends the life of vehicles, and supports all departments in delivering essential services to the community.
Background Discussion:
The City Fleet Maintenance Shop plays a critical role in supporting City operations by ensuring that all fleet assets are safe, reliable, and available when needed. Currently, the shop maintains a total of 687 assets with a team of 13 employees, providing preventive maintenance, repairs, and other essential services. The fleet includes a wide variety of vehicles and equipment, ranging from light-duty cars and trucks to heavy-duty trucks, emergency vehicles, and specialized equipment for public works, police, fire, parks, and other departments.
Through proactive maintenance and efficient in-house repairs, the shop successfully keeps 98% of the fleet up and operational at any given time, minimizing downtime and extending vehicle life while maintaining compliance with safety, and regulatory standards. Annually, the shop completes approximately 1,500 preventive maintenance work orders ...
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