pages: CityCouncil/2008-06-17.pdf, 22
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CityCouncil | 2008-06-17 | 22 | Chief responded $200,000 to $300,000. Mayor/Chair Johnson stated that numbers are needed regarding hiring seven firefighters versus overtime ; overtime should be reduced since nine new firefighters were hired; specific numbers are needed. louncilmember/Board Member/Commissioner deHaan stated replacement vehicles could be deferred; additional replacements will be needed next year; inquired whether take home vehicle costs have been discussed, to which the Fire Chief responded in the negative. Mayor/Chain Johnson stated the vehicle replacement policy needs to come back for discussion. The City Manager/Executive Director stated the vehicle replacement policy was changed; only a limited number of safety related vehicles were identified for replacement. Mayor/Chair Johnson inquired how much is being proposed for vehicle replacement next year. The City Manager/Executive Director responded $717,750, which includes some vehicles carried forward from the current fiscal year. Mayor/Chair Johnson stated that vehicles should not be replaced until the matter is brought back to Council; shortfalls could be covered by taking less out of department budgets. Councilmember/BoarĂ³ Member/Commissioner deHaan stated discussions are needed regarding deferring an engine or command vehicle replacement; a fall back position is needed. Mayor/Chail Johnson stated $200,000 is proposed to be spent in one year for a Fire Department command vehicle, Division Chiefs' and Deputy Chief vehicles. The City Manager/Executive Director stated said vehicles met the criteria last year. The Fire Chief stated delivering service in the streets takes people, good tools, and training. Councilmember/Board Member/Commissioner Matarrese stated the issue will be revisited many times for many reasons ; mechanical Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council, Alameda Public Financing Authority, Alameda Reuse and 12 Redevelopment Authority, and Community Improvement Commission June 17, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-06-17.pdf |