SECTION 310 - USE OF COUNTY GASOLINE CREDIT CARDS

The County provides Gasoline credit cards for use by its drivers under the following conditions:

A. Gasoline credit cards are to be used for fueling County vehicles only. If at all possible, fuel shall be obtained at a County operated facility since that fuel was purchased at a considerable savings.

B. Gasoline credit cards shall not be used for the purchase of fuel within the County of Santa Cruz except for those Sheriff’s patrol deputies who are unable to access County fuel facilities during their shift.

County gasoline credit cards shall not be used to obtain service on a non-County vehicle, even if on County business.

D. Gasoline credit cards are to be used for self-service regular grade gas and oil purchases only, and are not provided for car washing, parking, regular servicing, etc.

E. When using a County vehicle for business outside of Santa Cruz County, a County gasoline credit card may be issued to cover expenses for gasoline and oil. This card may also be used for minor emergency service repairs necessary for safe, legal and/or proper operation of the vehicle, such as head or tail lights, windshield wipers, battery charge or replacement, tire repair or other essential mechanical parts and service. Each driver must use his/her judgment as to the necessity of charging repairs to the credit card. As a general guideline, if repairs are substantial in time and cost, the driver should seek repair authorization from Fleet Services or leave the vehicle at as safe a location as possible and notify Fleet Services as soon as possible during regular business hours. If a problem arises during regular business hours and the driver is in doubt as to proper procedure, Fleet Services should be contacted for guidance.