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CityCouncil | 2009-10-06 | 3 | Consent Calendar. Councilmember Tam seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number. . ] (*09-378) - Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held on September 15, 2009. (*09-379) Ratified bills in the amount of $2,936,123.46. (09-380) Recommendation to Authorize the Purchase of Four Marked Ford Crown Victoria Police Vehicles Through the Los Angeles County Vehicle Bid Contract at a Cost Not to Exceed $100,000.00. Vice Mayor deHaan stated Dodge Charger models did not pan out; inquired whether Dodger Chargers [purchased in Fiscal Year 2007- - 2008] would be replaced. The Police Lieutenant responded in the negative; stated the four cars recommended for replacement are older Ford Crown Victoria's Vice Mayor deHaan inquired how many miles are on the older cars. The Police Lieutenant responded three of the four cars have been taken out of the fleet due to irreparable damage; stated two were involved in traffic accidents; another car has 135,000 miles and has rear axel damage; stated the fourth car has 107,000 miles. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether any purchases were made last year, to which the Police Lieutenant responded in the negative. Vice Mayor deHaan moved approval of the staff recommendation. The Interim City Manager stated staff has been working with an outside consultant who has been very successful in converting large agency fleets to totally green; staff is committed to making the conversion over the next eighteen to twenty-four months currently, some older cars are a challenge; opportunities exist for departments to go to clean fuel; petroleum based cars are needed sometimes. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether two of the cars are old and two were damaged in accidents. The Police Lieutenant responded all of the cars are old; two of the cars were damaged in accidents and not repaired. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council October 6, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-10-06.pdf |