pages: CityCouncil/2008-06-17.pdf, 23
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CityCouncil | 2008-06-17 | 23 | assessments are needed; repair costs need to be evaluated versus replacement costs. Mayor/Chair Johnson stated vehicle use needs to be identified; fuel efficiency needs to be reviewed if a vehicle travels a lot of miles. The Fire Chief stated the proposal is to replace Fire Department sedans with hybrid vehicles. Councilmember/Boaro Member/Commissioner Matarrese inquired whether vehicles would be replaced with the Toyota Prius. The Fire Chief responded vehicles would be replaced with Ford Escapes. Mayor/Chair Johnson questioned whether the command vehicle needs to be replaced next year. louncilmember/Board Member/Commissioner deHaan stated annual fuel costs need to be reviewed for take home vehicles; decisions need to be made regarding reassigning vehicles and reduction of the overall inventory. Vice Mayor/Board Member/Commissioner Tam stated that the proposed budget reflects a certain level of trade offs $300,000 would be generated through the proposed fee structure and would offset the $820,000 in mandatory [Fire Department) overtime costs; there still would be $520,000 in mandatory overtime cost expenditures that would be controlled through rotating the closing of a fire truck; inquired what differs other than postponement. The Fire Chief responded hopefully some other revenues enhancements will occur in the fall; stated the additional $300,000 would be counted on to delay the immediate closure [of a fire truck]. Mayor/Chair Johnson stated that additional funds could be generated by not replacing vehicles. Vice Mayor/Boar Member/Commissioner Tam stated said savings is not on-going. Mayor/Chair Johnson stated continued discussions are needed regarding long-term issues. Vice Mayor/Board Member/Commissioner Tam stated increased Police Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council, Alameda Public Financing Authority, Alameda Reuse and 13 Redevelopment Authority, and Community Improvement Commission June 17, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-06-17.pdf |