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Home My WebLink About8.a. Review of ISO Fire RatingEXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 18, 1990 AGENDA ITEM: AGENDA SECTION: Review of City's Fire Rating New Business PREPARED BY: AGENDA k6 EIS fi , �f A George A. Lundy, Fire Marshal i� u ATTACHMENTS: APPROVED BY. Letter to Commercial Risk Services, Inc. On January 18, 1990, City Administrator Stephan Jilk held a meeting with Fire Chief Scott Aker, City Engineer Rich Hefti, Finance Director Don Darling, Community Development Director Dean Johnson, Building Official Ron Wasmund and myself. The purpose of this meeting was to review the City's fire rating and to find a way to lower this City to be more competitive with neighboring cities. With major improvements in the City's water system, communication capabilities and improved Fire Department equipment, training and record keeping, I feel that we could lower our fire rating from a 6 -rating to a 5 -rating. Attached is a letter from Mayor Napper to Commercial Risk Services, requesting that the review of the City's fire rating be initiated. RECOM-MENDED ACTION: Motion to authorize the initiation of a review of the City's fire rating by Commercial Risk Services, Inc. COUNCIL ACTION: Authorized review. December 12, 1990 Iccilyof osernount Mr. Gary Dykstra ISO Commercial Risk Services 6550 York Avenue S., Suite 600 Minneapolis, MN 55435 Dear Mr. Dykstra: P O BOX 510 2875 -145TH ST W ROSEMOUNT. MINNESOTA 55068 612-423-441 1 This letter is a formal request for Commercial Risk Services to review the fire classification of the City of Rosemount, Minnesota. The last inspection was conducted in November of 1980. We feel that the City of Rosemount has made great strides in the past ten years to improve our fire rating. The following is a list of changes that have been implemented during the past ten years: 1. In 1980, when a fire alarm was reported to the Rosemount Fire Department, the call was received at ten private residences throughout the city. They would then dispatch the fire department to the incident. We now contract with the Dakota County Sheriff's office to receive and dispatch all fire and emergency calls for the city. Each member of the Rosemount Fire Department now carries a rechargeable voice -pager. 2. In 1980, the Rosemount Fire Department had a pumping capacity of 3,850 gallons per minute. With the addition of a new pumper, we now have a pumping capacity of 4,750 gallons per minute. All pumpers are now being tested annually to meet standards set by the National Fire Protection Agency. Each pumper exceeds the minimum amount of equipment needed. 3. With the introduction of computers in the fire service, we now keep accurate records of all equipment, training and fire reports. 4. In 1980, the City of Rosemount had a water storage capacity of 500,000 gallons. In November of 1990, we added a one million gallon water tower to our system. Also, we now have a complete maintenance program for all components of the water supply system. Mr. Gary Dykstra December 12, 1990 Page 2 With the time lapse and system improvements that have occurred since our last inspection, we feel a review of the city's fire insurance classification is appropriate. George Lundy, Fire Marshal, will be coordinating the review on behalf of the city. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I may be of any further assistance. Sincerely, Vernon J. Napper Mayor DAKOTA COUNT' 10 Cities Polled 7 Responded No (2 interested in results) (Apple Valley & Farmington) 2 Responded Yes (West St. Paul & South St. Paul) 1 No Response West St. Paul Enforced on Complaint Basis Only, all Property until 1991 In 1991, Contract with Dakota County HRA Rewriting Code - Existing Code 30 Years Old 4,600 Housing Units - Average Age is 40 Years $ 5,000.00 Budget South St. Paul Rental Property Only 2,500 Rental Units - Average Age is 40-50 Years -- '; $15.00 / Unit / Three Years One Inspector Budget 20% of Building Inspector's Time for Housing Inspections J �o METRO AREA 20 Cities Polled 5 Responded No 8 Responded Yes 7 No Response Richfield Just Started June, 1990 18,000 Housing Units & 2,500 Rental Units - Average Age is 40 Years Licensed Rental Units: $ 50.00 / Unit -- 1st Four Units $7.50 Point of Sale Inspection - $50.00 / Unit $ 70,000 Budget - Three Inspectors New Hope Started 1978 Applies to All Buildings Responds to Residential at "Point of Sale" or "Complaint" 7,000 Housing Units - 3,900 Rental Units - Average Age is 25 Years $35.00 Inspection Fee l $ 63,000 Budget - Three Inspectors Crystal Applies to All Housing on "Complaint" Basis Only Building Inspectors do "Complaint" Inspections Average Age of Housing Stock is 35-40 Years Old City Council currently considering Rental License Currently No Budget and No Inspection Staff Plymouth Applies to All Housing Inspections on "Complaint" Basis Now City Council currently considering Housing Maintenance Code for 1991 Average Age of Housing - 10 to 20 Years Old Building Inspectors do Inspections Columbia Heights Housing Maintenance Code Program Began 1990 Code Written for All Housing 8,000 Housing units - 2,516 Rental Units $15.00/1st Unit - $30.00/2 Units - $40.00/3-4 Units - $5.50/Unit over 4 Units Two Full-time & Two Part-time Inspectors Annual Budget - $ 55,00 St. Anthony Multi -Family Only One Building Inspector Six Fire Inspectors New Brighton Housing Maintenance Code Applies to All Housing Other than Rental, Applies on "Complaint" Basis Only 9,000 Housing Units - 3,000 Rental Units $ 5.50 / Unit / Year License Fee Inspections Performed by Sanitarian S 17,000 Budoet Vadnas Heights Housing Maintenance Code Applies to All Housing 4,000 Housing Units - 550 Rental Units $25.00 per Unit License Fee ($13,550) One Inspector 2,000 Operating Budget 3