Fleet Services Proposed Rates for 2009-2010

Dear Customer


Fleet Services is continually improving its operations to better serve its customers. Over the past year we have increased the investment in the UCAR program. We have also introduced more fuel-efficient vehicles that include both hybrid and electric vehicles. In the current economic climate, and faced with a reduced fleet size, Fleet Services has been working hard to contain any rate increases, lessen the impact on departments, and respond to changing needs.



This letter outlines the proposed changes to Fleet Services that may affect your department. The proposed rates will take effect July 1, 2009.



Changes and additions to the current rate structure proposed for 2009/2010



* To reduce depreciation costs Fleet Services will extend the depreciation cycle.

a. Hybrids will increase from 7 to 10 years.

b. All other Fleet Services vehicles will be extended by one year.



* There will be no new vehicle replacements.



* Non Fleet Services UW vehicles will be charged at a higher hourly service rate to recover some overhead costs.



* An administrative fee of $5 will be charged for coordinating external agency rentals, eg. Croft and Enterprise.



* External agency rentals will be charged at cost if Fleet Services doesn't have enough vehicles to meet demand.



* There are now 14 vehicle price groups rather than 10. This change gives customers appropriate pricing for the types of vehicles utilized by the department.



* The 14 vehicle price groups are as follows:

1. Heavy Trucks

2. Minivan/Small SUV

3. Hybrid SUV (new)

4. Large SUV

5. 12 Passenger Van

6. Shuttle Van (new)

7. Compact/Sedan

8. Police Sedan (new)

9. Hybrid Sedan

10. Compact/Regular Pick Up

11. Electric Pick Up (new)

12. Mini/Regular Cargo

13. Packer

14. Bus





Click HERE<http://www.washington.edu/facilities/transportation/fleetservices/rental_rates/fleetservices09.php> to view the new rate proposal.



This is an opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed changes and also to raise any questions or concerns you might have. You can e-mail your questions or concerns regarding these changes to Larissa Austin at la0 at u.washington.edu<mailto:la0 at u.washington.edu> Please provide feedback by March 16, 2009.



If you would like a projection of department costs for 2009-2010 contact Jeff Riba at ribaj at u.washington.edu<mailto:ribaj at u.washington.edu>