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ROSEMOUNT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
ROSEMOUNT, MINNESOTA 55068
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
Steve Jilk, Administrator/Clerk
Mayor Hoke
City Councilmembers
Scott Aker, Fire Chief
February 25, 1988
Reallocation of Fund and Approval To Purchase Pagers
As you are aware the Fire Department had placed $6,000 in the
C.I.P. Fund to increase storage area in the Fire Station. The money was
to be used to build a mezzanine/loft above the apparatus floor, to
increase storage capacity.
At the present time the Fire Department is utilizing space in the
pole shed as`a stop gap measure. This seems to be adequate for a short
term solution.
The Fire Department is also aware of the study which is underway
to determine the number,; location, relocation, and general needs with
respect to the fire station itself.
Because the outcome of this study is not known and for the other`
reasons Listed above the Fire Department would like to put this project on
hold and reallocate the money to other higher priority needs.
We would therefore, request approval to spend $3,500 at this time
to accelerate our pager replacement program. Many of our pagers are
getting to be about ten years old. The failure rate and cost of repairs
has escalated in recent months.
If allowed to act prior to May 1, 1988, we could purchase under
the following rate:
Minitor II Pager $384.00
Charger ($25) N/C
Extra Battery ($10) N/C
5 yr. Warranty ($35) N/C
$384.00
Subsequent to May 1, 1988, there will be a cost increase in the
basic pager and the no charge promotion program for chargers, batteries,
and warranty will end.
If approved, the account will still hold $2,500. We would reserve
that amount to offset the tanker overrun or for the possible purchase of
computer equipment for the Fire Department.
Thank you for your consideration. I apologize I will not be able
to be in attendance at the council meeting to answer any question you may
have. We are completing our Hazardous Material Training that evening.
Feel free to contact me at 423-2656 should you have a question.