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Councilman Rosselli urged action proposed to get bus system started and felt it a moral obligation of Council to the citizens, and need also apparent for transpor- tation system to new area development in Redwood Shores. He stressed also the need for a good publicity program to insure citizens' using the system. Council further questioned details of specifications proposed for vehicles, life expectancy, amortization plans, resale value, maintenance costs, costs comparison between larger buses and small, etc. Councilman Petersen stated this type of "mini Bus" was being used more and more in oarger cities as well as smaller towns, and considered to be a better built vehicle than the larger buses, resale value not being known at this time. Councilman Henderson also commented on obligation she felt was due to City's citi- zens to provide a transportation system, but also felt it important to indicate tie-in possible with colleges to be in the area, and future probable rapid transit system. Further discussion held on financing, and anticipation that funds could be replaced to Fire Station fund sooner than estimated. Fire Chief was asked to state his views on financing plan proposed, which would delay construction of the new fire station. Fire Chief advised he was naturally disappointed at delay of new station but fully realized the problem facing the Council on this Issue for providing funds for this important and needed project which would effect many more people than the new fire station. He advised he would be willing to abide by the decision of the Council in this matter, concurred with statements of Committee that fire protection would not be diminished in delaying new station, but expressed hope fire station construction would not be delayed for too long a period. Councilman Granger again asked that records indicate he favored appropriation of funds being made at this time for the bus system, but did not approve proceeding with authorizing of bidding procedures for purchase of vehicles. There being no further discussion, Councilman Keckley moved to introduce Ordinance creating the Municipal Transit Fund and appropriating the sum of $100,000 thereto for expenditure in connection with the operation of a transit system, including acquisition of transit vehicles, seconded by Councilman Rosselli and carried. Councilman Rosselli moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 5494 APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS AND BID DOCUMENTS FOR SIX TRANSIT BUSES; AND, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CALL FOR BIDS THEREFOR, seconded by Councilman Keckley and carried on roll call vote. Councilman Rosselli moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Henderson and carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 a.m. HELEN C. MOORE, City Clerk -V 20 v e37