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CityCouncil | 2013-10-15 | 2 | the Consent Calendar for discussion and the Resolution Acquiring Temporary Construction Easements [paragraph no. 13-467 would be considered on November 5th. Councilmember Tam moved approval of the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number.] (*13-464) Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings and the Special Joint City Council, City of Alameda Financing Authority and Alameda Public Improvement Corporation Meeting Held on September 17, 2013. Approved. (*13-465) Ratified bills in the amount of $3,111,236.65. (13-466) Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Lease-Purchase Agreement and Purchase the Remounting of One Ford E-450 Horton Ambulance in An Amount Not to Exceed $152,000, and Authorize the Purchase of Five Fire Department Staff Vehicles in An Amount Not to Exceed $189,400. Councilmember Tam inquired if Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant funds from the Department of Justice are available to the Fire Department for the equipment purchase. The Fire Chief responded in the negative; stated there is no grant funding available for Fire Department vehicles. Councilmember Tam inquired how much of the equipment replacement fund is allocated to the Fire Department. The Fire Chief responded that he could not answer and deferred to the Finance Director. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired if grant funding is available through FEMA. The Fire Chief responded in the negative; stated there is no grant funding for staff vehicles; the Fire Department received grant funding for one emergency apparatus several years ago, but funds have been reduced by the sequestration. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired if there is a distinction between staff vehicles and emergency equipment, to which the Fire Chief responded in the affirmative. The Finance Director stated there is currently $3 million in the equipment replacement fund. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 2 October 15, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-10-15.pdf |