Resolution 13285CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 13 2 8 5
AUTHORIZING OPEN MARKET PURCHASE OF A
MODULAR TYPE III AMBULANCE FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 3 -15 OF THE CITY CHARTER
WHEREAS, the Alameda Fire Department has provided a Basic Life Support Emergency
Ambulance Transport Program since August 25, 1984 and an Advanced Life Support Ambulance
Transport Program since January 4, 2000; and
WHEREAS, the best vehicle for augmenting the Advanced Life Support Emergency
Ambulance Transport Program is a new 2001 Ford E- 450XL, Type III, modular ambulance; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 3 -15 of the City Charter, the Council may determine
that great necessity requires immediate action and thereupon proceed to purchase such supplies in
>She open market; and
WHEREAS, great necessity exists to acquire the 2001 Ford E- 450XL, Type III, modular
bulance, enabling the City of Alameda to maintain the present high level of ambulance service;
nd
WHEREAS, the ambulance vehicle is needed as soon as possible to replace one of our aging
rst line ambulances, thus allowing the Alameda Fire Department to continue to provide the highest
level of Advanced Life Support Emergency ambulance transport care to our citizens; and
WHEREAS, purchase of the ambulance vehicle on the open market is more efficient and
economical than using formal bidding procedures; and
WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds in the existing Fire Department Equipment
Replacement Account for the purchase of a Type III ambulance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Alameda, by four
votes, the Alameda Fire Department Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to purchase one 2001
Ford E- 450XL, Type III modular ambulance offered by Horton Emergency Vehicle Company, at
the all inclusive cost of $114,452.00 or less in the open market without formal bidding procedures.
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 adjourned regular
meeting assembled on the 8th day of November , 2000, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers Daysog, DeWitt, Johnson, Kerr and
Mayor 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
9th day of November , 2000.
ne Felsch, City Clerk
City of Alameda