Mayor: GPS will save fuel - WALB.com, Albany News, Weather, Sports

Mayor: GPS will save fuel

Posted: Updated:
  • More WALB News10 HeadlinesMore News Headlines

  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:25 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:25:17 GMT
    A young man in Moultrie is turning to you for help after suffering from a rare flesh eating bacteria. Michael Hobgood suffered a cut on his thumb while shooting a gun at an area pond. The condition of
    A young man in Moultrie is turning to you for help after suffering from a rare flesh eating bacteria. Michael Hobgood suffered a cut on his thumb while shooting a gun at an area pond.
  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:24 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:24:00 GMT
    Sherwood Baptist Church is inviting all children to join its Backyard Bible club. The club runs from 10-noon until Friday.Church members assist the children in worship and bible study.The camp is held
    Sherwood Baptist Church is inviting all children to join its Backyard Bible club. The club runs from 10-noon until Friday.Church members assist the children in worship and bible study.The camp is held
  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:04 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:04:37 GMT
    Dan McCarthy, AHA Executive Director, stands before city commissioners during Tuesday's Meeting
    An Albany Housing Authority plan to revitalize a central Albany neighborhood gets a stamp of approval from city leaders. Commissioners approved a resolution of support for the plan to transform McIntosh
    An Albany Housing Authority plan to revitalize a central Albany neighborhood gets a stamp of approval from city leaders.  Commissioners approved a resolution of support for the plan to transform McIntosh Homes into a thriving mixed income community called "The Oaks at North Intown".

Everyone knows the price of gas and fuel is going up, including the city of Albany. The Mayor suggests all city vehicles be equipped with GPS systems to save gas.

Tuesday Albany City Commissioners OK'd the low bid for the estimated fuel contract for the next year.

That estimate is more than $3,453,000. City planners say they don't believe they will spend that much. In 2010 the city paid $1,679,000 for all the gas and diesel the 894 city vehicles and motorized equipment burned.

Mayor Dr. Willie Adams said GPS systems would help workers with directions, and drive less miles.

"We have to be sure that there is a minimum amount of abuse, if any, has taken place. All your major companies have GPS systems on their vehicles. Albany is a major company, so to speak," said Adams.

The city estimate is based on $3.07 a gallon for gas, and $3.44 a gallon for diesel. The city does not have to pay tax for their fuel.


Copyright 2011 WALB.  All rights reserved.