Wednesday, April 24, 2024
The Coryell County Commissioners Court approved a request by Sheriff Scott Williams to enter into a fleet management program with Enterprise Fleet Services that will send reminders for when vehicle maintenance is needed.
The program will cover 54 of the sheriff’s department’s 56 vehicles (two are not eligible) and will cost $324 per month. The program will be paid out of the sheriff’s department maintenance budget, which is $60,000 per year.
“They keep track of oil changes and other maintenance needed and have a team of ASC (Auto Service Excellence) mechanics that negotiate on our behalf,” Williams said. “They also make sure we’re getting the most equity. Historically, we run ‘em until the wheels fall off.”
Commissioner Kyle Matthews opposed the contract, saying he felt Enterprise could dictate what need to be done and that there might be cheaper options available.
Williams, however, said the program would benefit his department.
“That was the only reason I chose to go with fleet management was the maintenance,” he said. “If we’re not going to do that, we might as well start buying our own vehicles and running them into the ground again.”
County Judge Roger Miller said he was in favor of trying the program to determine the benefit, adding “until we dip our toe in the water, we won’t know. The cost this fiscal year is minimal.”
The court voted 3-1 to approve the item.
