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CityCouncil | 2012-03-07 | 3 | and adding an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on the second floor, 2) the swimming pool, and 3) the Carnegie, which would total $12.5 million; after that, items could be added by Council or funds could be used for construction of the training center. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether a greater breakdown would be provided if the measure goes forward. The City Manager responded in the affirmative; stated the bond proceeds would be used to complete construction projects first; $1 million would pay for the bonds and the remaining approximately $800,000 annually would be used to address issues, such as fleet; staff would establish a line item to begin depreciating new equipment purchased. In response to Councilmember deHaan's inquiry about the duration of the bond, the City Manager responded the duration would be 30 years, the same as the tax; to yield $15.5 million, the entire bond would be around $29 million over 30 years; the entire tax comes out to a little more than $54 million. Councilmember Johnson inquired whether a regional fire training tower could be considered. The City Manager responded the original list he developed had a fully built out regional training center for police and fire because there are very few in the region; he felt the center could be marketed and revenue could be used to offset the center's operational costs; however, after discussions with staff and the City Auditor and Treasurer, the conclusion was that the City would be better served to have funds to replace the entire City fleet and scale the project back to just the tower; the training center would be on land out at the Base; the City would build the tower and two classrooms and look for other agencies as partners to buy in. Councilmember Johnson stated that she envisioned different jurisdictions investing in the creation of training tower so the City would not front the whole cost. The City Manager stated public safety staff would have to market the facility to other agencies; both Chiefs believe there is a need in the region and the City will not have any trouble getting the project done. Councilmember deHaan stated that he has questions regarding the vehicles; the City has an account for rolling stock; the City Manager is saying the City has not put in adequate funding; fire apparatuses and patrol vehicles were purchased this year. The City Manager reviewed the Power Point slide comparing equipment funding with other cities. The Police Chief reviewed purchases; stated five vehicles exceed mileage currently; outlined problems with the cycle being created; stated purchasing one or two vehicles per year will not get the City out of its current cycle. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 3 March 7, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-03-07.pdf |