pages: CityCouncil/2008-02-19.pdf, 4
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CityCouncil | 2008-02-19 | 4 | to comply with City policies. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the smaller capacity would be acceptable, to which the Fire Chief responded some of the equipment would be moved to other vehicles; the changes would be accommodated in the interest of moving into a hybrid. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether other hybrids were considered, to which he Fire Chief responded there are not any other large enough hybrid vehicles on the market. Vice Mayor Tam stated in the climate of belt tightening and cost containment, the vehicle is $12,000 more than originally budgeted; when comparing hybrids, purchasing a Toyota Highlander or Mercury Hybrid could save $12,000 and capacity would be very similar ; inquired what is unique about the Tahoe Hybrid that cannot be accommodated by another less expensive hybrid. The Fire Chief responded all are considerably smaller than the Suburban and Tahoe. Vice Mayor Tam noted that the Tahoe gets 20 miles per gallon, while the Highlander gets closer to 30 miles per gallon. Councilmember Matarrese questioned whether the vehicle needs to be purchased now; inquired whether there is a back up vehicle which results in two command vehicles. The Fire Chief responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the vehicle is falling apart, to which the Fire Chief responded in the negative. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether or not the vehicle carries fire-fighting equipment, to which the Fire Chief responded it does not. Councilmember Matarrese inquired what risk is run if the purchase is put off for a year. The Fire Chief responded the Suburban is a 1995 vehicle that was due for replacement in 2005 : the purchase has been deferred for three years; the cost of a vehicle will increase next year; there is risk of the Suburban needing a major repair since it has 100,000 miles; repair could cost more than the vehicles sale value. Councilmember Matarrese stated the City does not have big calls 24- 7; inquired whether people use to the car to drive around. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 4 February 19, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-02-19.pdf |