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Motion by Mayor Gamec, seconded by Councilmember Kurak, to recommend that the City Council adopt the resolution Adopting the 2002 Schedule of Rates, Fees, and Charges, and direct staff to research fees pertaining to penetrating roadway and present the information as soon as reasonably possible. Further discussion: Councilmember Anderson noted the equipment rental fee and inquired as to whom the City rented equipment to. Director of Public Works/Fire Chief Kapler replied that the City does not rent out equipment. He explained that the rate is used to establish costs for projects that are going to be charged back. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Kurak, Anderson, Hendriksen, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case #3: Authorization to Purchase Boat, Motor, and Trailer for the Purposes of Establishing Water and Ice Rescue Director of Public Works/Fire Chief Kapler stated that for several years the Ramsey Fire Department has trained to provide shore based water rescue. With two of Ramsey's borders being rivers, along with numerous small lakes and wetlands, it is the Fire Department's opinion that Water Rescue is a service the community will expect to receive in the case of an emergency. It was noted that the Anoka County Sheriff's Department also has watercraft, Scuba Divers and miscellaneous other equipment, but with a response time to Ramsey of approximately 30 to 45 minutes or longer, the County's service is most times in a recovery mode rather than rescue. Contained in the 2001 budget is $5,000 for the purchase of a boat, motor, and trailer to be used for rescue situations beyond the reaches of shore based rescue equipment. Earlier this year the Ramsey Lions donated four survival suits, personal flotation devises (PFD's) and rescue rope to the Ramsey Fire Department. Although this equipment was received in anticipation of the boat, motor, and trailer purchase, all can and will be utilized for shore based rescue. The Fire Department staff obtained (on loan) a Zodiac inflatable boat from the military surplus inventory program run by the MN DNR in Grand Rapids, MN. The boat is a 1995 model in good condition, capable of holding up to ten people. The boat is designed to be used with up to a 40 hp motor. The cost to purchase the boat will be approximately $100. A trailer designed to the specific needs of a Zodiac boat is priced between $1,800 to $2,000. A 25hp motor runs approximately $2,500, although local suppliers could be contacted to investigate possible savings and donations. At the Public Safety Board meeting of October 25, 2001, the Board unanimously voted to recommend the Council authorize the purchase. Funding for the purchase of water rescue equipment would come from the 2001 Capital Budget as approved. Motion by Mayor Gamec, seconded by Councilmember Kurak, to recommend that the City Council approve the purchase of a boat, motor, and trailer for an amount not to exceed $5,000. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Kurak, Anderson, Hendriksen, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Finance Committee/December 18, 2001 Page 3 of 5