Overview:

Description of service:

To request authorization to take home a Borough vehicle.  All requests will be routed through the Department Director and Borough Manager for final approval. All requests must provide justification for a take-home vehicle assignment.

Before submitting this request: 

Please note: In accordance with Borough policy, take-home vehicle assignments must meet at least one of the following criteria:

Emergency Response: The employee has the primary responsibility to respond to emergency situations, which require immediate response to protect life or property and the employee is called out at least 12 times per quarter.

Special Equipment: The employee has primary responsibility to respond to emergency situations, which require immediate response to protect life or property and the employee needs a special vehicle and/or carries specialized equipment.

Economic Benefit: There is an economic benefit to the Borough. This means the cost to reimburse the employee for private vehicle mileage is consistently greater than the cost to provide a take-home vehicle.

How we process this request:

All requests are sent to the Borough Manager for final approval. If approval is granted, the employee and employee's supervisor will be notified.

How to request this service:

Click on the "Request Service" button and fill out all required fields.

Reference document(s):

Matanuska-Susitna Borough Employee Handbook Policy 1203 Take Home Vehicle Assignments

Additional Information:

Taking a Borough-owned vehicle home generates a tax liability. If your request for a take-home vehicle assignment is approved, you are required to check with your payroll administrator to determine your liability.