The Fleet Services Division, located within the Operations Division of Carson City’s Public Works Department, is responsible for fleet administration, asset management, preventive maintenance, and repair work for all vehicles, including police, fire, public works, and public transit. The Division is comprised of five Mechanic IIIs who report to the Fleet Services Supervisor. The Fleet Services Supervisor reports to a part-time Fleet Manager who in turn reports to the Public Works Operations Manager. Carson City’s fleet includes 356 motorized vehicles and more than 100 pieces of trailers and related equipment, with a current replacement value of approximately $32 million.
The Fleet Services Division serves all 17 City departments. Within the Public Works Department, which supports its fleet via an enterprise fund, there are 143 vehicles with an estimated replacement value of approximately $13 million. The remaining 213 vehicles in the City’s fleet are financed through the General Fund, with an estimated replacement value of approximately $19 million. The largest users of the General Fund financed fleet include the Sheriff’s Department, with 75 vehicles; the Parks Department, with 48 vehicles; and the Fire Department, with 39 vehicles.
