pages: CityCouncil/2008-02-19.pdf, 5
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CityCouncil | 2008-02-19 | 5 | The Fire Chief responded in the negative; stated there are big calls 24-7; the vehicle is not used just to ride around; the Incident Commander uses the vehicle to go to Fire Stations to meet with Captains. In response to Councilmember Matarrese's inquiry regarding cargo capacity, Vice Mayor Tam stated the cargo capacity of the Tahoe is 109 cubic feet, while the Highlander is 94 cubic feet; the towing capacity differs greatly; inquired whether capacity is needed for communication equipment or engine size. The Fire Chief responded the vehicle is not needed for towing; cargo capacity is critical. Councilmember deHaan stated purchasing from Toyota would also be buying local; since the Toyota is built in the States, there is no concern over government purchase of a foreign product; there is almost the same capacity with greater fuel efficiency; inquired whether the purchase could be deferred because these are trying times for the budget. The Fire Chief responded funding is from the vehicle replacement fund; deferring the purchase compounds the problem because other vehicles are due for replacement next year. Councilmember deHaan stated the funding is from the General Fund. The City Manager stated equipment replacement funding ultimately comes from the General Fund; the vehicle was identified in the budget process as one that would be replaced; purchasing a Suburban was an option; staff came up with the hybrid recommendation, rather than replacing the vehicle with a Suburban. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the current equipment could be reused on the new vehicle. The Fire Chief responded some of the equipment will be transitioned over, such as the computer most of the equipment has to be built for the vehicle, such as the light bars; noted the current back up vehicle is a cargo van that the City got from the Navy; both vehicles are at their life's end. Councilmember Matarrese stated there would not be a discussion if the vehicle were a patrol car, ambulance or fire truck that goes and delivers direct service. The Fire Chief stated the vehicle does so; the Incident Commander Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 February 19, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-02-19.pdf |