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CityCouncil | 2008-02-19 | 3 | for the Period Ending December 31, 2007. Accepted. (*08-077) Recommendation to accept the work of Gallagher & Burk for the repair and resurfacing of certain streets, Phase 27, No. P.W. 04-07-17. Accepted. (*08-078) Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications and authorize Call for Bids for bids for Janitorial Services in City buildings, No. P.W. 01-08-01. Accepted. (*08-079) Recommendation to adopt Plans and Specifications and authorize Call for Bids for landscape maintenance of median strips and special areas, No. P. W. 01-08-02. Accepted. ( * 08-080) - Recommendation to accept the work of McNabb Construction, Inc , for Godfrey Park Playfield Renovations, No. P.W. 03-07-06. Accepted. (08-081) Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Open Market Purchase of One Hybrid Fire Command Vehicle from Good Chevrolet, Alameda, in an Amount Not to Exceed $50,160 and the Purchase of Ancillary Emergency and Support Equipment Through the Competitive Quote Process in an Amount Not to Exceed $51,750 for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $101,910. Not adopted. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the vehicle is in its first production run, to which the Fire Chief responded in the affirmative. Councilmember deHaan stated the Tahoe Hybrid would replace a Suburban requested an explanation of the Suburban's usage. The Fire Chief responded the Suburban is the one and only command vehicle used by the on-duty Division Chief the vehicle is in service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is equipped as a command vehicle; the Division Chief is in command of incidents in the City and responds to all fires and incidents involving more than two units; the vehicle has all emergency equipment, such as warning lights and sirens, and a lot of communication equipment. Councilmember deHaan questioned the capacity need; stated the command vehicle has a higher percentage of communication equipment ; the difference between the size of the vehicles is of concern. The Fire Chief responded the Tahoe Hybrid is smaller than the 3/4 ton Suburban; the Suburban is a longer, larger capacity vehicle than the 1/2 ton Tahoe which has a shorter, smaller storage capacity; the size of the Suburban works better, however, a hybrid was selected Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 3 February 19, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-02-19.pdf |