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CityCouncil | 2011-02-15 | 5 | Fund. Vice Mayor Bonta inquired how much is in the Vehicle Replacement Fund, to which the Controller responded a little over $2 million. Vice Mayor Bonta inquired whether the $2 million has been budgeted for other things. The Acting City Manager responded the Fire Department needs a truck, engine, and ambulance, which would total $1.7 million; stated the Police Department also has needs; the City does not have enough money in the fund to pay for everything needed. Councilmember Johnson stated using the Vehicle Replacement Fund would force Council to set priorities. The Acting City Manager stated unfortunately, fire trucks and engines are very expensive. Councilmember Johnson stated the Vehicle Replacement Fund payment could be accelerated. Councilmember Tam stated forcing the money to come from the Vehicle Replacement Fund would create an inherent inequity because the converted delivery van was inherited from the Navy and depreciation has not been paid. Vice Mayor Bonta stated payments should be accelerated to cover older vehicles; questioned whether the City has other older vehicles that do not qualify to use the Vehicle Replacement Fund. Councilmember deHaan stated the City holds onto a lot of vehicles that have outlasted usefulness; the Fire Department has an old white truck that came from the Navy; the City has over 500 vehicles; that he is surprised the 1981 converted delivery van still operates. The Public Works Director stated the City's fleet has been reduced by twenty or thirty vehicles; the inventory is approximately 400, including equipment; a Council resolution states any Navy vehicle that does not pay into the Vehicle Replacement Fund cannot use the Fund. Mayor Gilmore suggested that Council approve the staff recommendation and have a discussion later regarding how many Navy vehicles the City has and whether to amend the resolution; at a later date, Council can address the policy. Councilmember Tam moved approval of the staff recommendation. Vice Mayor Bonta seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 February 15, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-02-15.pdf |