Meeting Date: August 12, 2025

2025 Police Department Vehicle Authorization
Commission Briefing

Dan Alter, Facility, Fleet, Sys & Grounds
Andrew Depolo, Police Commander

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.

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Overview of Vehicle Needs
Total Vehicles Requested: 29
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16 vehicles to replace end-of-life vehicles
13 vehicles to support new FTEs and the new HSU unit

Funding Scenarios:
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Alternative 1: 13 vehicles (fleet expansion only)
Alternative 2: 16 vehicles (replacements only)
Recommended: 29 vehicles, combines Alternative 1 and 2

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Alternative 1 - Expand Fleet (13 Vehicles)
Cost: $~1.67 million
Key Focus: Support growing FTEs, HSU unit, and
Armored SUV

Pros
• Supports immediate operational
growth
• Enables phased EV integration
Advances sustainability goals
• Preserves budget flexibility
• Reduces strain on existing fleet

Cons
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Delays replacing aging vehicles
May not fully meet total staffing needs
Lower immediate sustainability impact
Future vehicle cost risks Potential taskequipment mismatch

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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

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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.

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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.

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Summary Comparison Table
Criteria

Alternative 1:
Expand (13)

Alternative 2:
Replace (16)

Recommended:
All 29 Vehicles

Cost

$~1.67M

$~1.37M

$3.03M

Aligns with Sustainability Goals

Partial

Partial

Full

Operational Readiness

Moderate

High (for current fleet only) Complete

Fleet Growth Support
Replaces Aged Vehicles
Supports HSU and New FTEs

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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.
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