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frustration based on the code enforcement direction from the Council. He believed that this would be a good opportunity for growth. Mayor LeTourneau stated that this is a great discussion on how to create a better presence on those issues, specifically how code enforcement is communicated and how those cases are worked on. He stated the time in code enforcement is a new world, noting that as the community has changed over the past ten years, residents have different expectations and it is a learning experience. Councilmember Kuzma stated that the problem comments typically come back from the residents that have repeat issues and there are not positive comments received from the great projects that Community Development Director Gladhill is involved in, using the example of Affinity and Highway 10. Community Development Director Gladhill and the other City staff members rejoined the meeting. Councilmember Riley asked for additional information on the fire truck request. Fire Chief Kohner explained that there is a replacement schedule of 20 years on the large fire equipment, noting that they attempt to extend the lifespan of that equipment through maintenance. He stated that this vehicle scheduled for replacement is a 1999, which will be 23 years old at time of replacement. He stated that when the annual maintenance is completed, he receives a report on the overall condition. He noted that they are starting to spend more on repairs and therefore its time is due for replacement. Councilmember Musgrove asked for more information on the mower. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that this is a large area mower that is used daily during the summer season. He stated that while they originally thought that the lifespan would be ten years, because of the frequent use they are reaching the mark much earlier because of the repairs needed after four or five years. He explained that when the mower is down, they fall behind on the mowing and have actually had to rent/lease at times when the mower is being repaired. Councilmember Musgrove asked if the purchase was made through the State contract and whether there would be an option to receive a better deal. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood confirmed that almost all of the equipment purchases are made through the State contract because of the lower prices that can be obtained. He recognized that these are expensive pieces of equipment that are heavily used. He noted that this mower is six years old. Councilmember Musgrove stated that she was thinking that perhaps a lower cost could be obtained by looking outside of the State contract. City Council Work Session / August 12, 2019 Page 4 of 6