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CityCouncil | 2012-10-02 | 2 | for discussion. Councilmember Tam moved approval of the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number.] (*12-479) Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings Held on September 4, 2012. Approved. (*12-480) Ratified bills in the amount of $3,118,682.23. (12-481) Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager or His Designee to Enter into Purchase Agreements Not to Exceed $302,000 for the Replacement of Ten Police Department Vehicles and not to Exceed $174,000 for One Special Response/Rescue Vehicle. Councilmember Tam requested staff to explain the thought process in financing an outright purchase as opposed to leasing. The Police Lieutenant gave a brief presentation. In response to Councilmember Tam's inquiry about the armed response specialty vehicle, the Acting Police Chief stated having the vehicle specifically assigned to Alameda would be better because of response times; Hayward, Fremont, Union City, and Oakland have armed specialty vehicles; sharing with San Leandro would make the most sense geographically; however, the San Leandro Police Department wants its own vehicle; Alameda has had an armored vehicle since 1998; the engine froze last year and could not be repaired due to costs; armored vehicles are used on high risk search warrants and Critical Incident Response Team calls, allow officers to go into dangerous environments and set up command in an area under fire or can be used to rescue a downed officer or a citizen when other rescue options are not available. Councilmember deHaan inquired if the purchase would put the City on the regular replacement schedule; stated the City's vehicle replacement schedule is five to six vehicles per year. The Acting Police Chief responded the average replacement of patrol vehicles alone has been about three and a half vehicles per year; stated staff cars and detective cars are usually in the fleet longer; the Department replaces patrol cars first and falls behind on replacement of the other vehicles which are equally necessary; the Department is trying to rectify the situation now. Councilmember deHaan inquired how many vehicles the City anticipates replacing next year, to which the Acting Police Chief responded the budget calls for replacement of Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 2 October 2, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-10-02.pdf |