pages: CityCouncil/2012-03-07.pdf, 4
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CityCouncil | 2012-03-07 | 4 | Councilmember deHaan stated enough vehicles have not been procured; the City is not living up to the policy it created; inquired how many vehicles are requested next year. The Police Chief responded the Police Department does not request vehicles; stated the Police Department is slated to receive two new patrol vehicles; five vehicles exceed mileage and a number are close to exceeding mileage; the mileage requirement could be adjusted, but the City is in such a hole it cannot get out. Councilmember deHaan stated effort was made to create a reserve; inquired whether the ladder truck and engine purchased this year were included in the budget. The Division Chief responded the City has done a lease purchase for an air ladder truck and a fire engine. * Councilmember Johnson left the dais at 8:20 p.m. and returned at 8:25 p.m. In response to Councilmember deHaan's inquiry, the Police Chief stated the intention is not to go out and purchase a whole new fleet; a better process needs to be in place that is financially stable; marked vehicles are being discussed; however, there are detective vehicles from 1995 and 1996, which sometimes do not start; the two vans for the School Resource officers are from 1993. Councilmember deHaan inquired how many patrol cars are needed next year, to which the Police Chief responded at least 5. In response to Councilmember deHaan's inquiry regarding Fire vehicles included in the next Fiscal Year budget, the Division Chief stated a ladder truck and an engine would be purchased. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether expenses are included in the budget for next year, to which the City Manager responded expenses are across many years because the equipment is leased. Councilmember deHaan stated the City has refinanced buildings; inquired whether the Police Station has been refinanced twice. The Police Chief responded that he believes the bond was for the jail, not the Police Station. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the City would do so again, to which the City Manager responded the issue is not related and is not on the table; there would have to be a natural disaster for current staff to ever propose any type of sale lease back of existing City facilities. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 4 March 7, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-03-07.pdf |