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ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER N0.2009-02
Due to several factors, including the cost of gasoline and fuel, and the recommendations
in the City Commission adopted Bozeman Climate Action Plan, the following order is made
effective as of this date.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the following City of Bozeman Idle Policy will be
followed by all employees when operating a city vehicle or applicable equipment.
DATED THIS 5th day of May, 2009.
Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager
City of Bozeman Idle Policy
I. PURPOSE. The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance concerning the idling of
internal combustion engines in City of Bozeman vehicles.
II. POLICY. It shall be the policy of the City of Bozeman to manage and operate its fleet of
motor vehicles in a manner that conserves energy and minimizes emissions.
III. APPLICABILITY. This policy applies to all City of Bozeman employees while operating
applicable City of Bozeman vehicles or equipment.
IV. RESPONSIBILITY. It shall be the responsibility of all City of Bozeman employees to
comply with the procedures set forth in this policy.
V. PROCEDURE.
A. Engine idling shall be kept to the absolute minimum amount necessary.
B. Engines shall not be idled simply to "warm up" or pre-heat the cab.
C. On vehicles equipped with air conditioning, engines shall not be idled in order to
"pre-cool" the cab.
D. Engines should never be allowed to idle while refueling the vehicle. This not only
wastes fuel but is both dangerous and illegal. All engines must be shut off prior to
fueling.