Public Works outlines five‑year vehicle leasing pilot with Enterprise

Moore — Public Works Director Dennis Bothwell briefed the council on Feb. 17 about a proposed multi‑year vehicle leasing program with Enterprise designed to modernize and standardize the city’s administrative fleet.

Bothwell said Moore’s administrative fleet includes roughly 72 vehicles and that rising vehicle costs and longer holding periods have reduced resale returns. He told council that newer vehicles include safety features such as backup cameras, automatic braking and electronic stability control that can reduce crashes and claims. Bothwell said Enterprise’s remarketing network and purchasing scale could yield better resale values and that cooperative contracts (Sourcewell, TIPS) make it possible to begin without a separate city solicitation.

John Holland, an Enterprise representative, answered council questions about accident handling, maintenance and how Enterprise earns revenue (management fees and manufacturer incentives). Bothwell and Holland said the program offers flexible financing, aftermarket customization and potential operating cost reductions, while noting heavier vehicles such as sanitation trucks would remain outside this program.

Council requested a comparative analysis: "I'd like to see a projected five‑year plan of what these numbers look like versus us going and buying these same vehicles over five years," a councilmember said; Bothwell agreed to provide that comparison and return with a plan and proposed procurement steps.

What council emphasized
Council pressed for a clear five‑year buy‑versus‑lease comparison, confirmation about which vehicle classes are included (administrative cars, pickups and certain one‑ton trucks, excluding sanitation trucks) and coordination with fleet maintenance and legal staff. Bothwell said warranties, remarketing and cooperative purchasing are expected benefits but initial startup costs and timing will determine early savings.

Next steps
Staff will prepare a detailed cost comparison, coordinate with legal, and return to council with a recommended rollout and contract path if the council wants to proceed.