Resolution 12639CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 12639
AUTHORIZING OPEN MARKET PURCHASE OF FIRE COMMAND VEHICLE
PURSUANT TO SECTION 3-15 OF THE ALAMEDA CITY CHARTER
WHEREAS, the current fire command vehicle is now obsolete
and the acquisition of a new command vehicle will provide the Duty
Chiefs with a reliable command vehicle which is comparable with the
industry standard; and
WHEREAS, after consideration of department needs and
surveying the command vehicles used by other fire departments it
was determined that a 1995 Chevrolet Suburban is the best vehicle
and will meet industry standards; and
WHEREAS, this vehicle is available to the City at this
time and can be obtained at a considerable savings from Fire-Bann
Corporation, Ontario, California; and
WHEREAS, local automotive dealers were contacted but
could not be competitive with the price quoted from Fire-Bann
Corporation; and
WHEREAS, this vehicle is the best option for fire command
vehicles available to the City at this time and can be obtained at
-:, a considerable savings to the City through this purchase; and
WHEREAS, funding for the command vehicle is available in
5 the Capital Outlay Fund and tIle Equipment Replacement Fund; and
WHEREAS, Section 3-15 of the City Charter provides that
the City Council, by four affirmative votes, can authorize an open
market purchase if it determines that the materials or supplies can
be purchased at a lower price in the open market.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City
of Alameda that pursuant to Section 3-15 of the City Charter, the
Fire Department is hereby authorized to purchase a 1995 Chevrolet
Suburban, equipped as specified by the Alameda Fire Department,
from Fire-Bann Corp.
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution
was duly and regularly adopted and passed by the Council of the
City of Alameda in regular meeting assembled on the 2nd day of
May , 1995, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers Arnerich, DeWitt, Lucas,
Mannix, and President Appezzato - 5.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTENTIONS: None.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the
official seal of said City this 3rd day of May , 1995.
Diane = Felsch, City Clerk
City of Alameda