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CityCouncil | 2012-10-02 | 3 | seven vehicles. Councilmember deHaan stated that he was surprised the armored vehicle was not noted as a requirement as part of Measure C. The Acting Police Chief stated the armored vehicle was on the priority list for Measure C, however, the fleet needed to be replaced first. The City Manager noted the Measure C list was the subject of a tremendous amount of staff debate. Suggested all items that involve spending money should include finance department projections that the City will be broke in three years: Ken Peterson, Alameda. Mayor Gilmore stated the City always balances the budget every year; the City has a 24% balance in the General Fund. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the City would go forward with depreciation. The City Manager responded in the negative; stated that he did not want to debate Measure C tonight; stated, in response to Mr. Peterson, the expense is not additional; the money is already budgeted; further stated hopefully the City will be in a position to start doing depreciation in three years. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the City put money into the reserves to procure and replace vehicles during the last budget cycle. The City Manager responded money was placed in the General Fund reserve, not the vehicle replacement fund; the Council's policy is a 20% reserve; the City is at 24%; discussions about a two-year budget will occur in the next two months to produce the sound budgetary planning. Councilmember deHaan stated that he is concerned about the City substantially eroding the $3.1 million. The City Manager stated the next budget would include an item to replenish the vehicle fund and the proposed depreciation process. Councilmember Tam moved approval of the staff recommendation; reiterated Measure C was supported by the City Auditor and the City Treasurer precisely because it provided means to provide funding for depreciation; the vehicle replacements have been budgeted, approved, and the 24% reserve is still retained. Vice Mayor Bonta seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (*12-482) Recommendation to Accept $375,000 from the US Department of Homeland Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 3 October 2, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-10-02.pdf |