CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION
Pages 141–144 in Capital Budget · 2tables · includes narrative
CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION
Functional Area: Vehicles and Equipment Project Type: Recurring, Intergovernmental Project Responsible Department: EQUIPMENT LEASING AUTHORITY Project Manager: Senior Manager, Fleet Services
Capital Improvement Program
Project Description
This project funds new vehicles and heavy equipment that enable City of Pittsburgh personnel to carry out their duties. (This project page only represents vehicle and heavy equipment acquisitions funded by the Capital Budget. There are also vehicle and heavy equipment acquisitions funded by the Operating Budget, including through departmental operating funds, grants, and trust funds.)
Project Justification
The City partners with the Equipment Leasing Authority (ELA) to supply and maintain the vehicles and equipment necessary to provide services for City residents.
Shows capital project funding by source and year.
| Source | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | Total 2027-2032 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDBG | 0 | |||||||
| BOND | 0 | |||||||
| PAYGO | 15,578,055 | 5,259,305 | 2,047,417 | 1,547,417 | 1,547,417 | 1,200,000 | 1,200,000 | 12,801,556 |
| OTHER | 1,129,914 | 15,120,000 | 11,000,000 | 11,000,000 | 11,000,000 | 11,000,000 | 2,000,000 | 61,120,000 |
| TOTAL | 16,707,969 | 20,379,305 | 13,047,417 | 12,547,417 | 12,547,417 | 12,200,000 | 3,200,000 | 73,921,556 |
Operating Budget Impact
Office of Management and Budget, Fleet Services staff time is needed to manage the fleet contract, which is partially paid for in the Operating Budget. Staff are needed to purchase and track vehicles and equipment. Additional vehicles and heavy equipment are funded through the Operating Budget.
Unexpended/Unencumbered Prior Year Funds $282,562
CAPITAL EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION
2027 Deliverables and Objectives
Deliverables are tentative and subject to change Location

Lists project objectives, deliverables, and performance measures.
| Deliverable/Objective | Location | District | Fund | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRE PUMPER LEASE (4) | City-Wide | City-Wide | PAYGO | 547,417 |
| FIRE TRUCK LEASE (7) | City-Wide | City-Wide | PAYGO | 546,888 |
| FIRE VEHICLES AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT (HIGHMARK DONATION) | City-Wide | City-Wide | OTHER | 4,000,000 |
| PUMPER FIRE TRUCK (1) (DCED LSA) | City-Wide | City-Wide | OTHER | 1,000,000 |
| VEHICLE UPGRADES | City-Wide | City-Wide | PAYGO | 4,165,000 |
| VEHICLE UPGRADES (PARKS TAX) | City-Wide | City-Wide | OTHER | 120,000 |
| VEHICLE UPGRADES (UPMC DONATIONS) | City-Wide | City-Wide | OTHER | 10,000,000 |
Administration/ Sub-Award
