pages: CityCouncil/2006-06-20.pdf, 19
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CityCouncil | 2006-06-20 | 19 | whether the $1.6 million Vehicle Replacement Program is a substantial increase from the past. The Finance Director responded the vehicle replacement amount has been $150,000 to $200,000 in the past, except for the years when an ambulance was replaced. Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner deHaan stated vehicle replacement was neglected because of budget constraints; inquired whether catch-up could be done during the next fiscal year. The Finance Director responded an equipment replacement reserve is part of the General Fund budget; vehicles that should have been replaced were set aside in favor of keeping public safety vehicles current. Mayor/Chair Johnson inquired whether vehicles would be replaced with alternative fuel vehicles, to which the Finance Director responded in the affirmative. Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner deHaan stated Alameda Power and Telecom is investigating natural gas for three vehicles. The Public Works Director stated Council authorized the City Manager to submit an application for four electric vehicles which would replace three existing vehicles on the vehicle replacement listi a recommendation was made to have an all electric vehicle for the Information Technology Department also. Mayor/Chair Johnson stated vehicles should be replaced with vehicles that are appropriate for the use. The City Manager/Executive Director stated having a Managed Vehicle Replacement Program is advantageous. Mayor/Chair Johnson inquired whether the 2006-2007 Capital Improvement Program included anything for parks. The City Manager/Executive Director responded three parks were budgeted in 2005-2006; stated the parks will be improved in the current fiscal year the Turf Management Program will help determine where funds will be applied. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council, Alameda Reuse 5 and Redevelopment Authority, and Community Improvement Commission June 20, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-06-20.pdf |