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FC CASE # 3 AUTHORIZATION OF FIRE ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS AND TO SOLICIT BIDS By: Dean Kapler, Fire Chief Background: The 2007 budget includes funding to replace the first fire apparatus the City of Ramsey purchased in 1989. An internal committee was formed in mid 2006 to create specifications for this vehicle. A great deal of time was spent researching Ramsey's needs (today and in the future), visits to other departments to view apparatus, and generate specifications for build. The specifications are complete, copies will be available at the finance committee, a summary of the specifications are as follows: • 1250 gpm fire engine with rear pump panel • Single rear axle Crew cab that holds a maximum of 6 firefighters • 1000 gallons of on board water • Foam capable • Diesel engine with minimum of 330 bhp • Meets or exceeds all NFPA standards • Includes all carried hose, nozzles and tools Per state statute, purchases of this sort over $50,000 must go through a sealed bid process. It should be noted that delivery will most likely be in early 2008, although some contracts will ask for prepayments for the chassis. • Funding: This item is included in the adopted 2007 budget (220 -6550) and will be funded through capital equipment certificates. Recommendation: Staff recommends to Finance Committee to motion Council to accept the specifications for a new fire engine and authorization to solicit bids. Committee Action: Recommend to City Council to accept/reject the specifications and to authorize to solicit bids. Council Action: Motion to acceptireject Committees recommendation. Reviewed By: Interim City Administrator Finance Director Fire Chief FC: 02/13/07 • -231-