pages: CityCouncil/2008-02-19.pdf, 7
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CityCouncil | 2008-02-19 | 7 | a strictly gas-powered vehicle would be a mistake. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he appreciates staff following the policy to move toward alternative vehicles where practical ; he also appreciates the capacity information brought up by Vice Mayor Tam; Councilmember deHaan noted that the Tahoe is in the first year of production; the Toyota has been in production for several years that he is leery of buying the first run off the production line. Councilmember Gilmore stated that she concurs with ouncilmember Tam about the vehicle needing to be replaced; she is pleased staff spent time to select a hybrid; inquired how long the purchase would be pushed back, a calendar or fiscal year. The Fire Chief responded a calendar year. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether the purchase of a different hybrid would have to be a special order inquired whether the base vehicle is ordered and then equipment is added. The Fire Chief responded the vehicle is ordered from the dealer and a separate vendor adds the equipment. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether the Tahoe is special order because it is new or if all Fire vehicles are special orders. The Fire Chief responded the department tries to purchase most vehicles off of the State bid; hybrids are very limited on the State bid; specifications, including breaking and suspension needs, are prepared for the purchase of all Fire vehicles the specifications of other hybrid vehicles will be reviewed. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether a Highlander would be purchased off the lot or special order, to which the Fire Chief responded it would probably be a special order. Councilmember Gilmore inquired the method used to purchase the Suburban to which the Fire Chief responded another department's bid was going to be used; the purchase would have been a special order. The City Manager outlined the processes used to purchase vehicles. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether or not there is a forecast as to how long it could take to find a replacement vehicle if the window of opportunity is missed for the Tahoe. The Fire Chief responded the Suburban could be ordered anytime; the Highlander needs to be researched. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 February 19, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-02-19.pdf |