pages: CityCouncil/2012-07-17.pdf, 12
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CityCouncil | 2012-07-17 | 12 | Councilmember deHaan inquired why the purchase is separate. The Assistant City Manager responded the action is to actually purchase and finance the equipment; stated Council approved the concept of moving forward with these particular apparatuses and vehicles [when the budget was adopted]. In response to Councilmember deHaan's inquiry regarding the take home vehicle, the Fire Chief stated the vehicle would be his. Councilmember deHaan inquired why a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) is recommended, to which the Fire Chief responded an SUV gives several advantages; stated a lot more equipment is now carried; he needs access to equipment when he assumes incident command. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the vehicle would be similar to other command vehicles. The Fire Chief responded the vehicle is a smaller command vehicle and would provide redundancy. In response to Councilmember deHaan's inquiry regarding the type of vehicle, the Fire Chief stated a Ford Taurus SUV would be purchased as opposed to an Expedition or a Suburban. Councilmember deHaan inquired how many miles are on the current vehicle, to which the Fire Chief responded 50,000 miles; further stated the vehicle would still be used and would replace a 1997 Crown Victoria. The Assistant City Manager noted the Crown Victory has 146,498 miles; further stated the Fire Department is rotating the use of the vehicles. Councilmember Johnson stated that she does not want people under the impression that the City is replacing a vehicle with 50,000 miles. The Fire Chief stated a vehicle with 147,000 miles is being replaced; the vehicle with 50,000 miles would remain in the fleet and be used. Urged approval of the staff recommendation: Jon Spangler, Alameda. Vice Mayor Bonta requested staff to address what sort of equipment and vehicles could not be purchases since the [June 6th ballot] Measure was not passed. The Assistant City Manager gave a brief presentation. Vice Mayor Bonta inquired what could not be funded in the Fire Department 10 year Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 July 17, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-07-17.pdf |