Fueling Responsibly in Ventura County*

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through R-04. The Grand Jury Report statement is presented first, followed by the City's response. As a general statement, the City of Thousand Oaks has consistently supported policies and procedures to ensure that City vehicles and equipment are selected, acquired, utilized and maintained in a manner that provides the best possible support to City operations through economical and environmentally responsible fleet management. FI-01. The Grand Jury found that Simi, Thousand Oaks, Ventura and the County use Best Practices when dispensing fuel to municipal vehicles. These municipalities periodically meet and share information regarding efficient administration of fuel operations. City Council Response: The City agrees with the Grand Jury's finding. FI-02. Simi, Thousand Oaks, Ventura and the County use commercial software to monitor fuel consumption, frequency of fueling, the amount of fuel dispensed and the mpg for each vehicle that requires fuel. This allows for tracking vehicle efficiency and monitoring for waste or theft of fuel. City Council Response: The City agrees with the Grand Jury's finding. FI-03. Simi, Thousand Oaks, Ventura and the County use surveillance cameras in conjunction with monitoring fuel mileage to spot and prevent the theft of fuel. City Council Response: The City agrees with the Grand Jury's finding. Response to Grand Jury Report Form September 10, 2013 /FI-04. Simi, Thousand Oaks, Ventura and the County save money by purchasing fuel in bulk, at reduced rates, store it and dispense it as needed. City Council Response: The City agrees with the Grand Jury's finding.

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The Grand Jury recommends that Simi, Thousand Oaks, Ventura and the County continue to follow and improve Best Practices as they administer, safeguard and monitor efficient fuel usage within their respective municipalities. City Council Response: The City with concurs the Grand Jury's Recommendation and will continue to follow and improve our established Best Practices as administered to safeguard and monitor efficient fuel usage.