pages: CityCouncil/2008-06-17.pdf, 21
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CityCouncil | 2008-06-17 | 21 | reviewed; the vehicle replacement policy may need adjustments. The Fire Chief stated deferring purchases would build a huge, future liability; another truck is scheduled to be replaced next year. Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner deHaan inquired what would be the total price. The Fire Chief responded an engine would cost between $400,000 to $425,000 and would have a ten to twelve-year lease. Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner deHaan inquired what is the compliment of Fire Department staff. The Fire Chief responded nine firefighters have been hired due to retirement vacancies; currently, eight positions are unfunded; new hires will be necessary as retirements occur; otherwise, additional overtime would be created. Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner deHaan inquired how much overtime would be reduced [with new hires] The Fire Chief responded average overtime covers four positions ; stated adding two to three positions per shift would be beneficial. ; money would be saved in the long run. Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner deHaan inquired how said scenario is equated into percentage of overtime. The Fire Chief responded that he guesses that 60% to 70% of overtime would be saved. Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner deHaan inquired what would be the total compliment. The City Manager/Executive Director responded 110 funded positions are assumed for 2008-2009; stated 102 positions are for sworn officers, 8 are non-sworn. Councilmember/Boaro Member/Commissioner deHaan inquired whether overtime would still exist with total staff compliment, to which the Fire Chief responded in the affirmative. Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner deHaan inquired what overtime costs would be with total compliment, to which the Fire Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council, Alameda Public Financing Authority, Alameda Reuse and 11 Redevelopment Authority, and Community Improvement Commission June 17, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-06-17.pdf |