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5. Two Fire Trucks.1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 C I TY OF CHANHASSEN r <` � s h 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 0 CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Don Chmiel City Council Don Ashworth, City Manager FROM: Scott Harr, Public Safety Director S DATE: October 18, 1995 SUBJ: Award of Bid for Two Fire Trucks This memo is to recommend that the Council new fire trucks. BACKGROUND At the March 13, 1995, City Council acquisition plan for fire trucks, as w trucks (attached please find copies�f 1995.) To briefly summarize the.. & replacement sch ulr "as the 1995 budget . " rce which the Cidg�ed Lobe ua 1996 to repla 73 pumper#208). _ ° "" The savings in purchasing hese p,& advancements in fire apparatus we will o"FE another aging fire department unit. In effect, originally budgeted for. (The 1979 pumper, deleted altogether.) This equates to a consery bid from Toyne Fire Apparatus for two I the modification to the ten year i be requested on two specific fire to, and approved by you in March March, the truck refurbishment liese changes were reflected in g the 1971 tanker truck ( #224), purchase a new pumper truck in 12— of th is that because , � d'NV c ological /design to pt, as e an tional tanker to replace yet ! 6o new trucks will do the work of the three 9, scheduled for replacement in 1999 will be $300,000.00+ savings in today's dollars. neetmg, you e e1'as authorizing the material sut kept that was proposed to you 1a modified by the Fire Department. `�Spec�c��th�is�ude�dreplat Mayor, City Council, City Manager October 18, 1995 Page 2 ANALYSIS I would like to remind the City Council that well over a year was spent in reviewing the truck replacement/refurbishment plan by the Fire Department. It was then endorsed by the Public Safety Commission, and endorsed by the Council in March. All agree this is a sound plan that meets the public safety and financial needs of our community. The Toyne Fire Apparatus bid (copy attached) is: $316,135.00 for the pumper tanker, and $295,435.00 for the pumper, for a total of $611,570.00. We can delete $13,475.00 if we prepay on the chassis units when they are delivered from the chassis manufacturer to Toyne, as well as another $17,500.00 for having welded construction versus bolted (while there are advantages to bolted construction, the price savings won out.) The total for these two units with the above deletions would be $580,595.00. (The Toyne bid also indicates that a credit of 0.575% per month would apply while any prepaid funds were in their possession; however, in discussing this with the City Manager, he does not think relinquishing the control we would have by prepaying the trucks would be outweighed by a savings that the City could, in all probability, do better with through investing that money.) , Volunteer fire departments do not pay sales tax on fire apparatus. RECOMMENDATION It is the recommendation of the Chanhassen Fire Department general membership, the Chanhassen Fire Department truck committee, the Chanhassen Public Safety Commission and the Public Safety Director that the bid from Toyne Fire Apparatus for the pumper /tanker and pumper as set forth in their September 7, 1995, proposal be accepted as discussed in this memo by the Chanhassen City Council, and the units be ordered. Director's Note to Council: I will plan to have Chiefs McMahon and Moore at the City Council meeting. I would encourage you to contact any of us prior to Monday nights Council meeting with specific questions (Jim McMahon at 443- 2591(h & w); Bob Moore at 474 -8197 (h) or 844- 7431 (w); or myself at 937 -1900, ext. 133 (w) or 930 -9477 (h). SH/cmk gAsafety\sh \cctoyne Manager's Comments: In the fall of 1994 we adopted the 1995 budget including a 10 -year equipment purchase plan. Included in the equipment plan were both of the fire trucks being presented to the city council Monday evening. From a technical standpoint, one of the trucks was included in the 1995 budget ($357,000) with the second truck scheduled to be budgeted in the 1996 budget ($200,000) —a total of $557,000. It should be noted that all of the 10 -year plan costs were put in as "constant dollars" anticipating that future revenues would equal COLS for expense. Mayor, City Council, City Manager October 18, 1995 Page 2 In light of the above comments, I believe that the low bid of $585,595 (including deducts of $30,975) are within the budget. The truck committee had considered accepting the low ' bidder's offer of deducting an additional $36,000 if we prepaid for the trucks. That offer appears ludicrous as we should earn over $50,000 by simply leaving the 1995 budgetary amounts in the bank for two years as well as earning interest on the 1996 amount ' (delivery on these trucks is not scheduled until late in 1996). Approval of the bid from Toyne Fire Apparatus, in the amount of $585,595, is recommended. 0 DWA (10- 19 -95) n 0 t Performance Beauty Reliability PROPOSAL DATE: September 7, 1995 TO: City of Chanhassen We formally propose to manufacture and furnish to you, subject to your acceptance of this proposal and proper execution of the attached contract, the following apparatus and equipment to be built in accordance with the attached specifications. la. Price_for pumper /tanker chassis. $142,926.00 1b. Price for pumper /tanker apparatus $153,843.00 1c. Price of pumper /tanker miscellaneous equip. $19,366.00 Option - Welded in lieu of Bolted construction. - $9,000.00 2a. Price for pumper chassis. $126 2b. Price for pumper $151,117.00 2c. Price of pumper miscellaneous equip. $17,716.00 Option - Welded in lieu of Bolted construction. - $8,500.00 If the customer agrees to pay the amount in full of both chassis at the time of invoice you may deduct $ 13,475.00 from this proposal. Toyne would pay a credit of 0.575% per month while any pre- pay funds were in our possession. Toyne will pay all expences of 4 fire fighters, for a pre - construction trip to the chassis plant, and two trips to the apparatus plant. Delivery is to be made subject to all clauses of the attached contract within 365 calendar days from the accepted contract by TOYNE FIRE APPARATUS. TOYNE reserves the right to withdraw this proposal if not accepted within 30 days from the above date. Respectfully submitted: Sales Representative: f Jan7ls J. Geart 6625 Gettysburg Ave. N. Brooklyn Park, Mn. 55428 (800) 445 -1911 612 - 533 -2101 Fax 612- 533 -0351 1 1 1 1 1 1 SEPTEMBER 7, 1995 CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA PROPOSALPAGE 1A. Price of Pumper/Tanker Chassis $147,928.00 1 B. Price of Pumper/Tanker Apparatus 167,897.00 1 C. Price of Pumper/Tanker Misc. Equipment 22.158.00 TOTAL OF PUMPER/TANKER $337,983.00 2A. Price of Pumper Chassis $131,033.00 2B. Price of Pumper Apparatus 142,465.00 2C. Price of Pumper Misc. Equipment 19.202.00 TOTAL OF PUMPER $292,700.00 3. Deduct if Chassis paid on arrival @ 3D: Pumper/Tanker -5,002.00 Pumper -4,431.00 TOTAL OF 2 UNITS -9,433.00 4. Percentage of monthly interest paid on down/ pre - payment: 7.50% DELIVERY: 300 CALENDAR DAYS FROM DATE OF CONTRACT SIGNING. Respectfully submitted, &Ae_,� AtW�', - (j eorgd A. Loga r. 3D Midwest Distributor Representative (715)745 -4015 Affidavit of Publication Southwest Suburban Publishing ' State of Minnesota) )SS. ' County of Carver ) Stan Rolfsrud, being duly sworn, on oath says that he is the publisher or the authorized agent of ' CITY OF CHANHASSEN ;'j the publisher of the newspapers known as the Chaska Herald and the Chanhassen Villager and CARVER AND HENNEPIN - has full knowledge of the facts herein stated as follows: COUNTIES, MINNESOTA -9 (A) This newspaper has complied with the requirements constituting qualification as a legal ' ADVERTISING FOR BIDS . : ; newspaper, as provided by Minnesota Statute 331A.02, 331 A.07, and other applicable laws, as PURCHASE OF FIRE APPARATUS,, amended. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN theCityofChanhassen willreceivesealed ! (B) The printed public notice that is attached to this Affidavit and identified as No. X4 bids at the office of the Public Safety ; was published on the date or dates and in the newspaper stated in the attached Nonce and said Director until 11:00 a.m. Thursday, Sep- Notice is hereby incorporated as part of this Affidavit. Said notice was cut from the columns of [ember 7, 1995. Bids will be publicly" the newspaper specified. Printed below is a copy of the 1 ver case alphabet from A to Z, both opened at that time at the City of inclusive, and is hereby acknowledged as being the kind d si 'e of type used in the composition , Chanhassen Public Safety Office, 690 and publication of the Notice: Coulter Drive, Chanhassen, MN 55317;, _ for: ? abcdefghijklmnopgrs v yz One custom chassis pumper /tanker fire apparatus, 1250 gpm with a 2500 gal. ' booster tank and equipment; and, one custom chassis pumper fire apparatus. By: 1250 gpm with a 1000 gal. booster tank 9sdh RoIN&4 Gene pager and equipment. , Specifications for each apparatus are Subscribed and sworn before me on N--" on file and available from the office of the Chanhassen Public Safety Director, The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept the bid most this 1 z day of 1995 = UENZ advantageous to the City, NESOTA Scott Harr 1 -3/ 00 ' Public Safety Director (Published in the Chanhassen Villager on ' Thursday, August 10 and 17, 1995; No. 2504) Notary Public y RATE INFORMATION I Lowest classified rate paid by commercial users for comparable space.. S8.80 per column inch Maximum rate allowed by law for the above mat ter ......... ..........................$8.80 per column inch ' Rate actually charged for the above matter ..................... ...........................5730 per column inch SCOTT AGENDA CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL MONDAY MARCH 13 1995 7:30 P.M. ' CHANHASSEN MUNICIPAL BUILDING 690 COULTER DRIVE CALL TO ORDER (Pledge of Allegiance) ROLL CALL ' APPROVAL OF AGENDA ' PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS CONSENT AGENDA ' All items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine b the y City Council and will be considered as one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If ' discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately. City Council action is based on the staff recommendation for each item. Refer to the Council packet for each staff report. a. Powers Place, Located on the West Side of Powers Boulevard South of Lake Susan dills Drive, Jasper Development: ' 11 Final Plat Approval 2) Approve Development Contract and Construction Plans & Specifications ' b. Accept Donations from the Chanhassen American Legion and Rosemount Engineering for the Carver County Control Team ' c Modification to 10 Year Acquisition clan for Fire Trucks, Request to Obtain ' Plans and Specifications for New Equipment. d. Approve Financial Policies. ' e. Approval of Bills. L City Council Minutes dated February 27, 1995 Planning Commission Minutes dated February 15, 1995 ' g. Call for Public Hearing to Create a New Tax Increment District No. 4, Bowling Center, Frontier Center and Animal Fair Building. h. Approve No On- Street Parking Zones on Lake Lucy road (from TH 41 to 1700 ft. East), Project 92 -12 and on McGlynn Drive (from Galpin Boulevard to 1600 ft. East), Project 93 -26A. 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 MEMORANDUM: TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Don Ashworth, City Manager DATE: March 9, 1995 CITY OF CHANHASSrx 0 SUBJ: Alteration to Fire Department Vehicle Replacement Schedule and Request for Authorization to Prepare Specifications/Take Bids Preparation of specifications for a fire truck isla v ° time consuming process. Virtually every component of the truck is individually specifed. Similarly, the actual fire truck construction occurs piece by piece and wi11 upwards of one year to complete. Accordingly, the fire department wants to be "sure thatthe city council is aware of what purchases they are anticipating in 1995, and that once °the specs are completed, that the council will endorse taking bids and aw - ng the truck to the lowest responsible bidder. As you may recall during the budgetary process, this off requested each of our oerating departments to review all equipment within their departme p and to prepare a ten year replacement listing. For example,` if we currently have a 1 985 dump truck scheduled for replacement in 1997 with a tandem, the ten year forecast was to include cost estimates for the tandem not the existing. . dump truck. 1995 represents the first year that we have achieved developing a cash reserve'equalao. the depr'eciat d'-valne=ofall' of our existing vehicles plus representing a levy amount sufficient, to:.ensure =we would beiin a ositlon to replace equipment over the course of the next ten years without requiring`major or decreases in property tax levies:;}- Again, 1995 represents the first year in _which full funding Tie k has been achieved —such being the good news. The bad news is lhat 1995 also represents the single highest peak in terms of vehicle replacemerit'costs during that projected ten year time frame. In essence, a major portion of our reserves will be consumed if we front end some of the major expenses as currently being requested -by the fire department. Even though the requests do draw down on reserves, adequate funding does exist to carry out all of the Purchases as currently being requested. [Note: As a fire truck takes almost one year to build, funding for the two trucks will, in actuality, occur over the budgetary years 1995 and 1996.] Mayor and City Council March 9, 1995 Page 2: The requests as presented by the fire department appear as though they represent new "news." i6 fact;'tlie modifications to the proposed purchase schedule was known as we ended the '. budgetary process "and 'it was those lower numbers which helped us achieve the :funding position. r Approval of the fire department's request to accelerate the one fire truck purchase as.well as to start preparing specifications is recommended. 1 If CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 ' (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJ.- Mayor & City Council. City Manager Don Ashworth Scott Harr, Public Safety Director February 28, 1995 Alteration to Fire Department Vehicle Replacement Schedule & Request For r Authorization from the Council to` Request Bids This memo is to present to the Council alterations `i'n the Fire Department truck replacement schedule that the Fire Department truck committee has recommended, as well as to request authorization from the City Council for us'ao seek bids-for the new equipment. BACKGROUND The Chanhassen Fire Department has traditionally replacedtfi (i.e., when a truck needed replacing or refurbishing, this Because of the incredible growth that the City continues to ex 1st Assistant Fire Chief'Bob Moore and 2nd Assistant Fire diligently to develop�a TRUCI MEFURBISHMENT -ANDAI attached). This concept`:was included:in "the 1995_budgeting p apparatus on an "as needed" basis [uest was made of the Council). rience, Fire Chief Jim McMahon, hief Richard Wing have worked LACEMENT SCHEDULE (copy ,ess,,,wluch the Council approved of in theory, along with granting authority to proceed with the 1995 scheduled activity. The 'Truck Committee', which is made up of representatives,from the Fire Department at large, as worked to determine what would best serve the,.-City. They have kept in mind the importance of fiscal responsibility during this process, and I could not be more pleased with their current recommendations. To use a tired phrase, the honestly let us "have our cake and eat it too ", in that the City has the opportunity to save, conservatively, $295,250.00(!!!) while providing our community, and the Fire Department, with the equipment both deserve. E n Memo to Mayor & City Council & City Manager Re: Fire Department Replacement Vehicles February 28, 1995 Page 2 ANALYSIS t The attached documentation from the Fire Board articulates our position directly: Replace the 1971 tanker ( #224), as approved by the City Council to purchase in 1995, and purchase the new ' pumper (as scheduled for 1996), which will replace the 1973 engine we have. This will eliminate the necessity of purchasing the additional pumper truck scheduled for replacement in 1999 (which was scheduled to be refurbished in 1995). We have also learned that we may be ' able to receive another approximate 5% - 7% discount if both trucks were ordered at the same time from the same manufacturer (arid, we may be able to receive yet another additional discount for prepayment, as done with the aerial tower purchase, plus another 15% discount directly from the chassis manufacturer if both trucks are ordered at the same time). While we are still examining future needs for a satellite fire station on the south end of town, it is our opinion that this new vehicle replacement schedule may delay the need for another station, if not eliminate it altogether. (I do want to advise the Council that I am considering the purchase of land for a possible southern satellite fire station, at least to acquire land at a price that is cheaper than in the future, but which can be sold if we choose not to build on it. I don't want to state to you that this plan will positively eliminate the need for another fire station. City growth may require that we take this step at the same time. I RECOMMENDATION From a financial viewpoint, this has turned out to be a great year for the Public Safety Department! In addition to our Animal Control Vehicle, Crime Prevention Vehicle, Fire Department Administration Vehicle and Building Inspection Vehicles coming in at approximately $17,000 below the budgeted amount, I am now in the position to make a recommendation to the City Council that the Fire Department Equipment Acquisition Plan as modified, be accepted in order to save the City approximately another $295,250.00! The Public Safety Commission agrees, as it unanimously endorsed this proposal at their February 1995 meeting. It is the recommendation of the Chanhassen Fire Board, the Public Safety Commission and the ' Public Safety Director that the recommendations from the Fire Department be accepted by the City Council, and that the Public Safety Director be directed to request bids for the 2500 gallon tanker /pumper (initially recommended for replacement in 1995) and the 1000 gallon pumper (initially recommended for replacement in 1996), to have both units bid in 1995 for delivery in 1996. Director's Note to Council: I will plan to have Chiefs McMahon, Moore and Wing at the March 13 City Council meeting. I would invite you to contact any of us prior to the meeting with specific questions (Jim McMahon at 443- 2591(h &w); Bob Moore at 474- 8197(h) or 844- 7431(w); ' Richard Wing at 474 -5396 (h &w); or myself at 937 -1900 ext. 133(w) or 930- 9477(h). Thanks for considering this exciting opportunity! g:�safety\sh%ueveh i mem 1 To: Scott Harr From: R. Wing Subj: New Trucks Date: January 25, 1995 I am pretty comfortable with the department's truck replacement request. If these two trucks are bought together, we will be set in terms of modern and reliable equipment for the distant future. But there are several other issues that come to mind. t 1 1. Standardization: We will have two frontline trucks which are identical in operation and layout. They will both have automatic transmissions and a power plant that can get up the hill on South 101. They will be designed to accelerate quickly, be equipt with ABS brakes for stopping and probably top ' out at 60 MPH or less. 2. Safety: Seatbelts, more crew room, better brakes and the new transmission retarder for braking. 3. These trucks with the Spartan Cab will seat 6 or 7 crew members instead of the ' present 5. A luxury of person power we have never had. 4. Water: These two trucks will carry a combined load of 3500 gallons of water, more than our entire present capability. In addition, both trucks will be equipt with Foam Injectors which makes the water wetter and doubles it's effectiveness. 5. Due to the capabilities and greater speed (ability to accelerate) of these two trucks, I believe that the need for a South Station is greatly reduced or even eliminated. Our ability to serve the South Side will be greatly enhanced. Better or Improving roads to the South, faster trucks, more water, larger crews and the Opticom System all add up to a real win /win situation. 1. A 2500 Gallon "Tanker /Pumper which will serve as a very efficient tanker with full pumper capability. Speed and safety would be gained in this vehicle. A Spartan Cab similar to the Aerial is proposed. This truck will serve as a second pumper to hack up the smaller, firs*_ out pumper when not serving as a tanker. The big gain in this vehicle is it's speed, crew capability and the large amount of water available. 2. A 1000 Gallon Pumper 11000 gallons being the single -axel with a Spartan Cab as above This e truck will replace ' the aging Ford at Station 2 and he Station 1's frontline pumper. The proper engine and an automatic transmission is proposed. For our committee to move ahead, we need a direction from you. 'tee would appreciate your consideration of our new proposal. The bottom line is a request to replace three existing vehicles buy two pumpers now immediately. Total and in the process pretty current estimate for the two trucks with the S307,000.00 costs appear saved being an based on 1999 dollars. We would certainly save $250,000.0(1. ' The two trucks proposed: 1. A 2500 Gallon "Tanker /Pumper which will serve as a very efficient tanker with full pumper capability. Speed and safety would be gained in this vehicle. A Spartan Cab similar to the Aerial is proposed. This truck will serve as a second pumper to hack up the smaller, firs*_ out pumper when not serving as a tanker. The big gain in this vehicle is it's speed, crew capability and the large amount of water available. 2. A 1000 Gallon Pumper 11000 gallons being the single -axel with a Spartan Cab as above This e truck will replace ' the aging Ford at Station 2 and he Station 1's frontline pumper. The proper engine and an automatic transmission is proposed. For our committee to move ahead, we need a direction from you. 'tee would appreciate your consideration of our new proposal. ' --''-' - - ' - ' '"I r'%l \ 1 "ILIV 1 TRUCK REFURBISHMENT AND REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE (Dollars in S 1,000) 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 ' 206 - Chiefs Car Replace Replace 1988 Chevrolet Blazer 32 35 207 - Staff Car Replace C _ Replace 1982 Pontiac Bonniville 35 35 208 - 1250 Pumper Replace 1973 Pirsch 275 _ C 1,�, 209 - 1250 Pumper Refiub Replace 1979 Ford L -9000 32 350 r -210 - 1250 Pumper Replace ' 1981 Ford L -9000 300 216 - Heavy Rescue Refurb 1992 Chevrolet Van 50 217 - Rescue/Grass Replace Replace 1977 Ford Pickup 40 45 218 - Light Rescue Replace I Replace 1984 GMC Pickup 100 110 ' 219 - Rescue/Grass Replace 1988 Chevrolet Pickup 45 , 224 - Watei Tanker Replace 1971 Ford 200 225 - Water Tanker Replace 1979 Chevrolet 150 228 - Aerial Ladder 1990 Simon - LTT 's Car New Reps 32 35 �.RS 267 307 172 1 150 350 45 0 85 35 490 , CHANHASSEN FIRE DEPARTMENT TRUCK REFURBISHMENT AND REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE (Dollars in S1,000) 2005 —20— — 2006 2007 2008 09 2010 11 2012 2013 2014 ' 206 - Chiefs Car Replace 1988 Chevrolet Blazer 38 207, - Staff Car RepIacc 1982 Pontiac BonniviIle 38 208 -1250 Pumper Refurb 1973 Punch 125 209 -1250 Pumper Refurb 1979 Ford L -9000 125 210 -1250 Pumper Refurb 1981 Ford L -9000 135 216 - Heavy Rescue Replace 1992 Chevrolet Van 150 1 217 - Rescue/Grass Replace 1977 Ford Pickup 48 218 - Light Rescue Replace 1984 GMC Pickup ' 115 219 - Rescue/Grass Reps Replace 1988 Chevrolet Pickup 45 48 224 - Water Tanker Refurb 1971 Ford 50 ' 225 - Water Tanker Refurb ' 1979 Chevrolet 228 - Aerial Ladder Refurb 50 ' 1990 Simon - LTI 250 231 - Asst. Chiefs Car Replace 38 TOTAL DOLLARS 300 125 45 50 - 163 38 201 150 0 183 II L MEMORANDUM CITY OF CHANHASOrN 1 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 0 FAX (612) 937 -5739 TO: Richard Wing, Second Assistant Chief FROM: Harold Brose, Equipment Superintendent DATE: August 20, 1993 SUBJ: Fire Department Equipment Update This is a response to your request for my opinion on the current condition of Fire Department equipment and a possible replacement schedule.. The 1971 Ford tanker #224 and the 1979 Chevrolet tanker #225 are two of the older vehicles that should be replaced within the next two years. T ie tank seams on #224 "are showing signs of deterioration The mechanical condition of #225 has always been borderline since purchased as a used unit. The 1982 Pontiac Bonneville #207 should also be replaced within two years. The engine has worn bearing noise with its 100,000 plus miles. :yy 'With the 1981 pumper #210 being planned for major renovation next year I feel the other pumpers are mechanically and structurally useable for soiree time. On pumper #209 I would recommend having the underside of the cabinets inspected, cleaned, reinforced if needed and rustproofed to make' sure the same problem does not develop on #209 as it did on #210. Pumper #208 old (1973) but mechanically seemsfine, especially as a back -up unit. Rescue and grassfire. units #217 and #218 are mechanical) ' in' ood r 'condition. It would be up to the Fire Department to decide if continued use of these vehicles would be satisfactory in the future with the way that they are set up.. other questions, feel free to contact me. ktm I t 0 u 1 ' To: Scott Harr Public Safety Director From: James McMahon, Fire Chief Subj: Fire Equipment Request ' Date: January 31, 1995 ' This is to clarify and review the department's understanding direction we are proceeding in the specifications andbiddingaforo the replacement fire equipment. As per our recent memo to yourself and city to alter the original Truck Replacement Schedule gby r o is our intent the Tanker, as approved for 1995 and, in addition, include d in g the th process, the new Pumper discussed for 1996. These two trucks will replace an existing three, a tanker and two pumpers. As noted, such a schedule will save a minimum of $250,000.00 over the original proposal. In addition, the tanker scheduled for replacement in 1997, will most likely not be replaced due to the capabilities of the proposed new trucks, a saving of another $140,000.00. The initial costs for the two requested trucks are: 1. 2500 gallon tanker /pumper $265 000 ' 2, 1000 gallon pumper 4260,000 Total $525,000 The total costs would be further offset by: 1. A very competitive, fierce bid due to the present market and there being two trucks in the bid package. 2. If pre — payment is made as was done in the aerial purchase, 3. The sale of pumper 209 ($12,000), pumper 208 ($4000), and tanker 224 ($2000), a total of approximately $18,000. These two new trucks would see the department upgraded in terms of technology, safety and response capability while reducing the total number of vehicles, maintenance and total, long term costs, as described. We can be ready for bidding by April 1, 1995. Delivery from. that point would take approximately eleven (11) months with delivery early in 1996. If this plan is approved by council, we will abandon the repair of engine 209 ($35,000 to $70,000), continue with the upgrade of the approved tanker and begin work on the new pumper. I believe our plan will save the city a considerable amount of money while at the same time propelling the department well into the 21st century with the most modern and capable of equipment. ' I would appreciate your taking our proposal to the Public Safety Commission for their review and then carry this plan to the City ' Manager and City Council for approval.