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UntitledTOWN OF WAPPINGER CONSTANCE O. SMITH SUPERVISOR TELEPHONE: (914) 297-2744 FAX: (914) 297-4558 October 26, 1994 SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE 20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD P.O. BOX 324 WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590-0324 I have received a copy of the Revised Town Vehicle Use Policy and have read and understand same. Tom Logan 9s Herb Levenson Mark Lieberman et r-C4ti4- Don Keller U/ c.W CONSTANCE O. SMITH SUPERVISOR TELEPHONE: (914) 297-2744 FAX: (914) 297-4558 TOWN OF WAPPINGER SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE 20 MIDDLEBUSH ROAD P.O. BOX 324 WAPPINGERS FALLS. NY 12590-0324 TOWN OF WAPPINGER VEHICLE USE POLICY 1. All Town of Wappinger municipally owned vehicles shall be operated and remain within the boundaries of the municipality, unless on official business requiring use of the vehicle outside the Town. During off -hours and on weekends, Wappinger employees assigned Town vehicles may use them only to commute to and from their homes, but otherwise shall not use them for private purposes. Effective January 1, 1995, any Town employee who lives outside of Wappinger and is assigned a Town vehicle shall leave it parked at the Highway Department during non -business hours, including weekends. Such employee(s) shall park their personal vehicles at the Wappinger Highway Department while using Town vehicles to perform their duties. 2. All vehicles will be fueled at the Town Highway Garage whenever possible. If a car is fueled outside of the Town, gas tickets are to be submitted to the comptroller weekly. These tickets must show the vehicle license number, the amount of fuel purchased, the odometer reading and the dollar amount. 3. Routine maintenance repairs will be done at highway garage, unless directed otherwise by Town board. If you have trouble outside of the Town of Wappinger and the cost of the repairs is in excess of $50.00, call the Supervisor or Comptroller for approval before you have repairs made. 4. The person who has been assigned the car will be responsible for keeping the vehicle properly maintained. He/she must see to it that every 3000 miles, or 6 months whichever comes first, the oil and filter are changed and that all routine maintenance as stated in vehicle manual is done. If repairs are found to be necessary due to neglect, the person assigned car may be asked to pay for the repairs and/or risk losing the use of the vehicle. 5. It will be the responsibility of the driver of the vehicle to keep the vehicle clean, as well as ensuring proper fluid levels (oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid, anti freeze, power and steering fluid, etc.) - 2 - 6. Vehicles are to be used for transportation, not as a truck. If there is a need to carry equipment, use the trunk, not the rear seat. 7. Drivers must have a valid driver's license and are responsible for all traffic violations. 8. Only the Town official assigned to car should drive the car. 9. ALL accidents MUST be reported to the Town Board within 24 hours. ALL vehicle accidents MUST be reported to the proper legal authorities prior to the vehicle being moved in accordance with N.Y.S. vehicle laws. 10. Person driving vehicle will be responsible for any damage to vehicle up to the Town's insurance deductible, during travel to and from work. 11. Town logo will remain on Town vehicles at all times. 12. All vehicles will be used for official Town business only. Personal use is prohibited and will include trailering, trucking, or the carrying of passengers that are not involved in the Town business. 13. Seat belts must be worn at all times. 14. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol are prohibited and will result in loss of use of the vehicle and appropriate disciplinary action. 15. It will be the responsibility of the person assigned the vehicle to report any and all defects as soon as they occur.