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CITY COUNCIL
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City Council Regular Meeting: March 20, 2012
'AGENDA ITEM: Fire Department Vehicle Purchase AGENDA SECTION:
Consent
`PREPARED BY: Scott Aker, Fire Chief AGENDA NO. 1
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ATTACHMENTS: None ° > APPROVED BY:
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Authorize the Purchase of an SUV for the Fire
Department.
ISSUE
A replacement for the vehicle that is used for officer response to emergency calls is scheduled for
replacement in 2013. Due to the repairs that would be needed to continue to use the present vehicle we
replacement are re q u g purchase to a e p acement at this time.
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BACKGROUND
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Information on the condition of the present vehicle,ws.presented at the March 14, 2012 work session. It
was noted that the current vehicle had a significant oil leak, and a cracked manifold that required and
estimated $2500 in repairs. It is in need of tires, alignment work, along with some updates to the
emergency lighting: Pictures of addition areas of concern during an inspection by city mechanics were also
included.
The value of the current 1999 pick -up truck, based on Kelly Blue research, is $5,000 to $7,500.
The estimated cost of a Chevrolet Tahoe or equivalent type SUV, including emergency equipment,
graphics, and labor for the installation and set up of all emergency equipment is $38, 900. The vehicle
would be purchased through the state bid process.
SUMMARY
Staff requests Council authorization to order and outfit a replacement vehicle for officer response by the
Fire Department duty officer.
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