Citygate completed a feasibility analysis of merging the fire services of the Cities of Newark and Union City to gain economies of scale and improved services in challenging economic times. Additionally, Citygate explored other fire service delivery options and worked with the study partners and Alameda County Fire Department (ALCO) to evaluate the possibility of ALCO providing contract fire services to one or both Cities. Both Cities approved Citygate’s recommendation to contract with Alameda County Fire Department for fire services. Both Cities fire services are now part of ALCO.