Appropriating $103,000.00 Emergency Medical Services Capital Improvement Fund

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South Bend Common Council July 17, 1984 Page 2 The cost estimate for the breathing units with one air cylinder is approximately $900, times 55 units equals $49,500. 25 spare air cylinders at approximately $300 each would cost $7,500. The total estimated cost is $57,000. The Fire Department will develop speci- fications as these amounts must be subject to the bid process. Two years ago, the Department began using large diameter hose. This hose, used for supply line, has proved efficient both in terms of its ability to supply large quantities of water through a single hose line, and also in terms of fewer men needed to deploy it. The Department proposes to purchase 2,000' of this 5" hose to equip Engines 1 and 2. We believe this will increase these companies efficiency, particularly in the downtown /high value area. At appro.,-imately $800 per 100', the cost of this hose will be $16,000. Since 1980, the Fire Department has purchased only 3 new cars. The 1984 Department budget allowed the purchase of 2 of the 3 new vehicles. The Department still desperately needs 2 more. Taking advantage of the very favorable prices recently bid on City cars, the Fire Department can purchase 2 compact vehicles for $7,500 each or a total of $15,000 for 2. Enlarging of the apparatus bay must be done to accomodate the project is already under way. needed repairs will be made to driveway. The estimated cost total about $15,000. doors of Fire Station #3, 1805 E. McKinley, recently purchased aerial truck. This Additionally, with the EMS funding, the hosetower and the front apron or for all the repairs to Station #3 will The total for all the outlined projects is $103,000. There are no plans to fund any further projects from the EMS Fund in 1984. I beleive the above outlined projects are in keeping with the intended use of the EMS Capital Fund and will increase the efficiency of the Fire Department. I ask for your earliest consideration and approval of this ordinance. As always, I or my staff will be available to answer any questions you may have. Sincerely, Timoth Brassell Fire Chi f TJB /vm