2018-10CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
DATE: February 12, 2018 RESOLUTION NO: 2018-10
MOTION BY: McDonald SECONDED BY: Ryan
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF AN EXHAUST
GAS VENTILATION SYSTEM FOR BOTH FIRE STATIONS
WHEREAS, over the past two years, the Chanhassen Fire Department has made great strides to
reduce the exposure to harmful, cancer-causing carcinogenic exposures related to firefighter duties; and
WHEREAS, diesel exhaust in fire stations is recognized as a significant issue related to firefighter
occupational exposure; and
WHEREAS, each time a diesel engine is started in the bay, harmfid gases are introduced into the
air; and
WHEREAS, although idling of vehicles can be limited in the bay, the fumes related to routine use
of the vehicles and driving in and out of the bay cannot be controlled; and
WHEREAS, according to the fire department's wellness plan, the exhaust gas recovery system is
the next primary intervention and environmental control to put in place. In 2013, the department submitted
an American Fire Service Grant (AFG) request to install these systems. The grant was not awarded; and
WHEREAS, the exhaust gas recovery system is scheduled to be purchased and installed as a
project in the 2018 Capital Improvement Plan; and
WHEREAS, the equipment and installation will be provided by a sole -source provider, Plymovent.
Additional installation work related to electrical and breaching the roof will be handled by contractors hired
by the city.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chanhassen City Council approve the
purchase and installation of Plymovent Exhaust Gas Ventilation Systems in both fire stations at a total
approximate cost of $62,724 to be funded by the 2018 Capital Improvement Program.
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 12'!' day of February, 20.18.
F
erhardt, City Manager
YES NO
Laufenburger
McDonald
Campion
Ryan
Denny La enburg ,Mayor
ABSENT
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