HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. R25-03A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING A PREVENTATIVE
MAINTENANCE PLAN FOR CITY OF LAUREL VANS AND SMALL BUSSES IN
PASSENGER SERVICE.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana,
Section 1: Approval. The Preventative Maintenance Plan for City of Laurel Vans and
Small Busses in Passenger Service (hereinafter "Preventative Maintenance Plan"), a copy
attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2: Execution. The Mayor is hereby given authority to execute the Preventative
Maintenance Plan on behalf of the City.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 14 1h day of January, 2025,
by Council Member Mackay.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel thel4 1h day of
January, 2025.
APPROVED by the Mayor thel4t" day of January, 2025.
CITY OF LAUREL
Dave Waggoner, MayU
KcVst*Z-Clerk-Treasurer
Michele L. Braukmann, Civil City Attorney
R25-03 Approve Preventative Maintenance Plan
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The City of Laurel follows the minimum maintenance schedule for
vans and small buses in passenger service:
1. Change motor oil.
2. Replace oil filter.
3. Check the chassis and lubricate if needed.
Every 5,000 miles:
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1. Tune Engine.
2. Replace spark plugs.
Every 15,000-20,000 miles:
1. Service Transmission.
2. Change Oil in real axle differential.
1. Spark Plugs and Coil Wires.
2. Belts and Hoses.
In addition, other items of maintenance are bound to occur.
1. Alternator replacement.
2. Starter motor replacement.
3. Windshield Wiper motor replacement.
4. Exhaust components, including mufflers, manifolds, pipes, hangers, and clamps.
5. Headlamps, and bulbs for turn signals, brake lights, and maker lights.
6. Vehicle Interior fittings and seat material.
7. Windshield Wiper Blades.
S. Wheelchair lift components.
9. Wheelchair restraint components.
Preventative Maintenance is a must for all passenger -carrying vehicles and other equipment: there are no
exceptions. A strict maintenance and inspection program is as important for providing a dependable service
as is fuel I the tank.
To ensure proper running condition, cleanliness, and proper equipment of all vehicles of
City of Laurel transit system.
To provide less down time for the vehicles and timely maintenance for repairs before a
breakdown can occur.
❖ To provide proper training classes for all drivers to understand the importance of pre -trip
inspections and post -trip checks.
•®• To perfonn pre -trip inspections of all vehicles before they make a trip
To perform preventative maintenance on all vehicles at 3 months or 3,000 miles of use and
a once a year or 50,000-mile check.
❖ To have a monitoring system in place to ensure that the preventative maintenance program
is being performed.
❖ To perform preventative maintenance and servicing on new vehicles to maintain warranty
coverage and recover costs of warranty repairs.
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