2025 Police Department Vehicle Authorization

Commission Briefing

Dan Alter, Facility, Fleet, Sys & Grounds

Andrew Depolo, Police Commander

Meeting Date: August 12, 2025

Background

• Aviation Maintenance manages ~100

police fleet assets.

• Request aligns with capital planning,

Fleet Sustainability Plan, and the

Century Agenda.

• Purpose: Support operational needs,

replace aging vehicles, and prepare

for increased staffing.

Overview of Vehicle Needs

Total Vehicles Requested: 29

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16 vehicles to replace end-of-life vehicles

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13 vehicles to support new FTEs and the new HSU unit

Funding Scenarios:

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Alternative 1: 13 vehicles (fleet expansion only)

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Alternative 2: 16 vehicles (replacements only)

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Recommended: 29 vehicles, combines Alternative 1 and 2

Pros

• Supports immediate operational

growth

• Enables phased EV integration

Advances sustainability goals

• Preserves budget flexibility

• Reduces strain on existing fleet

Alternative 1 – Expand Fleet (13 Vehicles)

Cons

• Delays replacing aging vehicles

• May not fully meet total staffing needs

• Lower immediate sustainability impact

• Future vehicle cost risks Potential task-

equipment mismatch

Cost: $~1.67 million

Key Focus: Support growing FTEs, HSU unit, and

Armored SUV

Alternative 2 – Replace Fleet (16 Vehicles)

Cost: ~$1.37 million

Key Focus: Replace aging vehicles

Pros

• Improves reliability and safety

• Reduces maintenance costs

• Advances sustainability through

modern replacements

• Avoids service disruptions from

breakdowns

Cons

• Does not support fleet growth

• Operational needs for HSU and FTEs

remain unmet

• Limited EV deployment evaluation

Recommended: Budget Request for All 29 Vehicles

Total Vehicles Requested: 29

16 for critical end-of-life replacements

13 for immediate fleet expansion (new FTEs and HSU unit)

Estimated Total Cost: ~$3.03 million

Combines replacement costs with estimated expansion

needs to fully address operational requirements.

Recommended: Budget Request for All 29 Vehicles

Key Benefits of Full Acquisition:

• Comprehensive Operational Support: Meets both urgent

replacement demands and supports critical growth.

• Maximized Efficiency & Reliability: Ensures the entire fleet is

modern, safe, and reliable, reducing maintenance burdens.

• Accelerated Sustainability Integration: Provides the largest

opportunity to transition to low- and zero-emission vehicles

across the fleet.

• Enhanced Officer Safety & Readiness: Equips personnel with

appropriate, up-to-date vehicles for all assignments.

• Long-term Strategic Alignment: Fully aligns with capital

planning, fleet sustainability goals, and the Century Agenda.

Summary Comparison Table

Recommended:

All 29 Vehicles

Alternative 2:

Replace (16)

Alternative 1:

Expand (13)

Criteria

$3.03M$~1.37M$~1.67MCost

Fleet Growth Support

Replaces Aged Vehicles

Supports HSU and New FTEs

FullPartialPartialAligns with Sustainability Goals

CompleteHigh (for current fleet only)ModerateOperational Readiness

Sustainable Fleet Strategy

Objective:

Advance the Port’s environmental goals by following Fleet Sustainability Plan

through strategic vehicle procurement and fleet management.

Key Goals:

Reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fleet operations. Increase the share

of low- and zero-emission vehicles in the police fleet. Support Port-wide targets outlined

in the Sustainable Fleet Plan and Century Agenda.

Current Request Includes:

Up to 4 Electric Vehicles (EVs) to pilot EV integration and

up to 22 Hybrid Vehicles to significantly reduce fuel use and idle emissions.

Benefits of a Sustainable Fleet Approach:

Supports environmental stewardship

and climate leadership. Reduces long-term fuel and maintenance costs. Enhances health

and safety for officers and K9 units through modern vehicle features.