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Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to approve <br />Easement No: AW-00 1 b for Great River Energy and accept $14,000 for the prairie establishment <br />at Alpine Park. <br />Further discussion: The Council noted this is a win -win situation for all. Parks and Assistant <br />Public Works Superintendent Riverblood concurred and noted utility companies also have a <br />mandate to assure security. Councilmember LeTourneau, Council Liaison to the Environmental <br />Protection Board, commended the Board for bringing forward and making a recommendation on <br />this matter. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers LeTourneau, Kuzma, Riley, <br />and Tossey. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Backous. <br />7.04: Authorize Purchase of Replacement Fire Tanker Truck <br />Fire Chief Kapler reviewed the staff report and recommendation to enter into a <br />Houston/Galveston Area Council (HGAC) Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with <br />General /Rosenbauer (General Fire Apparatus) for the purchase and fabrication of an <br />engine /tanker with a purchase price of $333,632. He indicated that should the shared services <br />agreement go forward, the City's hauled water capacity should not be a consideration as it is still <br />needed to serve areas that have no hydrants. <br />Fire Marshal Kohner described the dual use and flexibility of this vehicle. <br />Finance Chief Kapler presented staff's recommendation to purchase through General Fire <br />Apparatus and estimated it will serve the City for 25 -30 years. <br />Finance Director Lund stated at the July 9, 2013, Council meeting staff will present a <br />recommendation for capital equipment certificates, which will include this fire tanker truck. <br />The Council acknowledged this vehicle will replace one purchased in 1988. <br />Fire Chief Kapler stated the 1988 vehicle will not be retained and since it has low resale value, it <br />may be offered to a neighboring community. <br />Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember LeTourneau, to authorize staff to <br />enter into an agreement for the purchase of an engine /tanker from General /Rosenbauer in the <br />amount of $333,632. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Riley, LeTourneau, Kuzma, <br />and Tossey. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Backous. <br />City Council / June 25, 2013 <br />Page 6 of 9 <br />