RESOLUTION NO. _____________

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

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RESOLUTION APPROVING A FUEL EFFICIENT COUNTY VEHICLE PURCHASING POLICY

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RESOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo, State of California, that

WHEREAS, the County purchases from 70 to 80 vehicles each fiscal year; and

WHEREAS, in FY 07-08 32% of the vehicles purchased were fuel-efficient; and

WHEREAS, fuel-efficient is defined as Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle (ULEV), Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV) or Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV); and

WHEREAS, in order to further the County’s commitment to reduce energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions, the Board has decided that all future vehicle purchases will be hybrid models or other fuel-efficient models that are estimated by the manufacturer to achieve a minimum of 30 miles per gallon.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY DETERMINED AND ORDERED that the Board of Supervisors adopts the following policy for the purchasing of vehicles:

In order to further the County’s commitment to reduce energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions, all future vehicle purchases will be hybrid models or other fuel-efficient models that are estimated by the manufacturer to achieve a minimum of 30 miles per gallon. This fuel efficiency standard will be reviewed annually to determine if it should be increased as a result of new advances in technology. Departments having special vehicle needs that preclude the use of vehicles that meet this standard will provide a justification addressing the following with their vehicle request.

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Make, model, and quantity of requested vehicle.

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Reasons why the requested vehicle is required.

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Special equipment and/or performance requirements of requested vehicle.

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Other pertinent information that justifies the purchase of requested vehicle.

Public Works will review the justification and determine if the needs of the requesting department can be satisfied through the purchase of a hybrid or other fuel-efficient vehicle. If so, Public Works will make a recommendation to the Department for a vehicle which will meet the requirements defined in the justification. If the requesting department feels their justification is valid, a request for a waiver of the policy will submitted to the County Manager’s Office for review and determination.

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