Office of Sustainability & Resilience 2025 Annual Progress Report

RECOMMENDATION 8

RECOMMENDATION 7

Review current vehicle and equipment purchase/lease process for potential efficiency improvements.

Develop an Energy and Water Education Program for all City staff.

Staff in the Equipment Services Division, the People & Culture Department, and the OSR are researching and scoping for the development of an internal idling-reduction training course. Results from the vehicle telematic pilot study will inform additional efforts to develop this course. STATUS: Initiated STRATEGY 7.1 People & Culture Department development of three courses: Electricity Conservation, Water Conservation, and Eco-Driving.

Staff from the OSR and Equipment Services Division of the Financial & Administrative Services Department discussed closer evaluations of the vehicle inventory, equipment purchases, and lease processes. Analysis of these issues will be included in the aforementioned fleet efficiency study and the comprehensive fleet management and transition plan, slated to begin in 2026. STATUS: In Progress STRATEGY 8.1 Evaluate departmental sharing of specialized vehicles and infrequently used equipment.

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