A new addition to the 2009 budget is the Fleet Internal Service Fund. Under the new fund, vehicles and equipment used by Public Works, Engineering, and the utilities will be consolidated under one management system. This new equipment pool will streamline the sharing of equipment among Village departments. Under the new structure, maintenance and replacement costs will be factored into a pay-per-use system for each of the participating departments.
This will allow the Village to reduce operating and capital expenses associated with the overall fleet. It will also help the Village to better manage equipment inventories and provide for future equipment replacement needs.