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Work Session: Fleet Services Overview of Clean Fuels Usage in City Fleet and
Other Program Efforts to Reduce Carbon Emissions and Fuel Consumption in City
Vehicle Fleet
Meeting Date: February 20, 2013 Agenda Item Number: B
Department: Public Works Staff Contact: Tony Jobanek
www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-4808
ISSUE STATEMENT
The City’s Fleet Manager will present a short overview of the Fleet Service’s section efforts to
reduce City fleet fuel usage and describe the technologies and fuel types being utilized to assist the
organization in reducing its vehicle fuel consumption and fleet carbon foot print.
BACKGROUND
The use of alternative fuels is just a part of the organization’s program to address carbon foot
print reduction. In addition, ongoing efforts to implement technological advancements and
operational efficiencies for the City-owned fleet of vehicles and equipment has also played a
significant role in this effort.
RELATED CITY POLICIES
Fleet and Radio Communication Services Policy and Procedures manual-Vehicle replacement
policy 4.6.4 Sustainability: The purchase of alternative fuel vehicles and other environmentally
sensitive technologies which are economically feasible at the time of a vehicle’s replacement will
be included in the decision process when replacing vehicles and equipment.
COUNCIL OPTIONS
No action is required.
CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION
No action is required.
SUGGESTED MOTION
No action is required.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
Staff Contact: Tony Jobanek, Fleet and Radio Communication’s Manager
Telephone: 541-682-4808
Staff E-Mail: Tony.g.jobanek@ci.eugene.or.us
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