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Introduction of Ordinance Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute a Five-Year Lease Agreement, in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $783,636, with G&I IX Marina Village Office Park LP for Approximately 6,944 Square Feet of Office Space Located at 1001 Marina Village Parkway to Serve as the Alameda Fire Department Administration Facility.
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense). (Fire 10032200)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Adam W. Politzer, Interim City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Alameda Fire Department (AFD) seeks authorization for the Interim City Manager to execute a five-year lease agreement with The Research Park for approximately 6,944 square feet of office space located at 1001 Marina Village Parkway. This relocation will consolidate Fire Administration, Fire Prevention, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and possibly Emergency Management divisions into a single facility-improving internal coordination, operational efficiency, customer service, employee safety, and emergency response service delivery. The lease will also create space for the required facility updates to Fire Station 1. The total lease cost is $783,636. Funding for ongoing costs will be provided through existing Fire Department budget allocations and Internal Service Fund (ISF) savings, with a potential request for additional funding to cover a portion of one-time move-in and setup costs.
BACKGROUND
In alignment with the City of Alameda's City Council Strategic Priorities-particularly the goals of enhancing public safety, modernizing infrastructure, and improving operational efficiency-the City of Alameda (City) engaged RRM Design Group to conduct a comprehensive Facility Assessment. This study evaluated the condition, functionality, and long-term viab...
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