05-07-83 Public Safety Committee

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Qlpmmtttrr Report (OIu the &mown Olountil of the Qltttg of Etouth ellb: PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE • The May 7, 1983 meeting of .the Public Safety Committee was called to order by its chairman, Councilman Robert Taylor at 4 : 10 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room.' Persons in attendance included : Councilmen Beck, Taylor, Braboy, and Voorde, Michael Vance, Chief Brassell, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the proposed purchase of new aerial equipment for the Fire Department. Chief Brassell summarized his letter of May 1st addressed to the Council and the attached memo dated February 10th regarding Fire Department equipment purchases, both of which are attached. He noted that the City would like to trade in its 1964 aerial ladder truck which should cover the 10% down payment typically required. The new unit would be at the McKinley fire station. Mr. Vance noted that the EMS account receives approximately $120-$130 , 000 per year in income or an average of a;. little over$10, 000 per month for the ambulance service. The City is proposing a lease purchase agreement for a duration of 3-5 years or 7-8 years. It was noted that the City has never H gone : beyond the 3-5 year duration. . The Chief noted that there are 5-6 comnanae.s which have stock units available, and that they are looking at receiving the most favorable interest rate by using a trade-in. An appropriation ordinance would not be needed until late 1984 or early 1985. Councilman Braboy noted that she is concerned about antiquated equipment and did not want anything to endanger public safety. Councilman yoorde requested that the Fire Chief update the 1980 replacement and rebuilding schedules for the Fire Department. The Fire Chief said he would send copies to the entire Council. Mr. Vance noted that the City could one or two ways by bidding the entire project, or bidding just the truck and then bidding the lease purchase aspect separately. Councilman Taylor noted that no official action could be taken by the Committee since there was no quorum. However . the four councilmen present gave verbal "tentative a proval" ' to the conce.� t.. p.. p There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 4: 25 p.m. tespectfully submitted, Robert Taylor, Chairman ••tt ..t.. . .V•U.MIM. CO.