HomeMy WebLinkAboutFleet Repairs FY 2007/08CITY OF PALM DESERT
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: Approve the Use of Hovley Tire for Supplemental General Fleet
Repairs for Fiscal Year 2007-08
SUBMITTED BY: Mark Greenwood, P.E., Director of Public Works
DATE: June 14, 2007
CONTENTS: Vehicle Services Repair Survey
Recommendation:
By minute motion, approve the use of Hovley Tire for those general fleet
repair services that cannot be accomplished by the City's mechanic, for
the 2007-08 fiscal year.
Discussion:
The City's administrative and work fleet consists of 76 vehicles ranging from small
sedans to heavy-duty trucks operating on electricity, gasoline, compressed natural gas,
propane, Diesel, or a combination of these fuels. The City's maintenance facility is
neither equipped nor staffed to accomplish all necessary repairs and maintenance of
these vehicles. The City has relied on outside service facilities to perform repairs that
are beyond our service capabilities.
For fiscal year 2006-07, Hovley Tire and two other local facilities—Kim's Automotive
and Palm to Pines Automotive —were approved for fleet repairs Unfortunately, Kim's
and Palms to Pines Automotive facilities are very limited in terms of personnel and
service equipment, and when the City requested repairs on several fleet vehicles, they
were unable to accomplish the repairs requested. Hovley Tire has been the only facility
able to provide the necessary repairs and maintenance to any City vehicle including
heavy equipment, in a timely manner.
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A vehicle repair services survey has been prepared that illustrates the three local repair
facilities and the mechanical services they provide. These facilities are in very close
proximity to our maintenance services facility. The repair services covered under this
approval would provide about 80 percent of the City's needs. Other repair and
maintenance services are vehicle manufacturer -specific, requiring factory trained
technicians and specialized manufacturer equipment.
Public Works staff recommends that City Council approve Hovley Tire for general fleet
repair services for the 2007-2008 fiscal year. Funds are available in the Auto Fleet
account number 110-4331-413-3340.
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Director of Public Works
Paul Gibson
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Vehicle Repair Services Survey
FY 2007-08
Hovley Tire Kim's Automotive Palms to Pines
Automotive
Smog X X
Engine diagnostic X X X
Electrical diagnostic X X X
Brakes X X
Alignment X X
Tires X X
Transmission X X X **
Shock absorbers X X X
Exhaust system X X X **
Air conditioning X X X
Tune up X X X
Labor rate $80.63 $80.63 $80.00
Note: ** subcontract work
Hovley Tire
74894 42nd Avenue
Palm Desert, Ca 92260
Service available to all classes of vehicles including diesel engines. Eight ASE
mechanics (four ASE Master, two smog technicians and two tire specialists). Sixteen
service bays.
Kim's Automotive
74877 Joni Drive, #7
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Service limited to sedans, vans and pick up trucks up to %-ton. Three ASE mechanics
and three service areas.
Palms to Pines Automotive
74894 Lennon Place, #F-2
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Service limited to sedans, vans and trucks up to 1-ton. Three ASC mechanics and one
service technician. Five service areas.