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<br />Fe CASE # 3 <br /> <br />AUTHORIZATION OF FIRE ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS AND TO SOLICIT <br />BIDS <br />By: Dean Kapler, Fire Chief <br /> <br />Background: <br /> <br />The 2007 budget includes funding to replace the fIrst fIre apparatus the City of Ramsey purchased in 1989. <br />An internal committee was formed in mid 2006 to create specifIcations for this vehicle. A great deal of <br />time was spent researching Ramsey's needs (today and in the future), visits to other departments to view <br />apparatus, and generate specifIcations for build. The specifIcations are complete, copi,es will be available <br />at the fmance committee, a summary of the specifIcations are as follows: <br />. 1250 gpm frre engine with rear pump panel <br />. Single rear axle <br />. Crew cab that holds a maximum of 6 frrefighters <br />. 1000 gallons of on board water <br />. Foam capable <br />. Diesel engine with minimum of330 bhp <br />. Meets or exceeds all NFP A standards <br />. Includes all carried hose, nozzles and tools <br /> <br />Per state statute, purchases of this sort over $50,000 must go through a sealed bid process. It should be <br />noted that delivery will most likely be in early 2008, although some contracts will ask for prepayments for <br />the chassis. <br /> <br />Funding: <br /> <br />This item is included in the adopted 2007 budget (220-6550) and will be funded through capital equipment <br />certificates. <br /> <br />Recommendation: <br /> <br />Staff recommends to Finance Committee to motion Council to accept the specifications for a new frre <br />engine and authorization to solicit bids. <br /> <br />Committee Action: <br /> <br />Recommend to City Council to accept/reject the specifIcations and to authorize to solicit bids. <br /> <br />Council Action: <br /> <br />Motion to accept/reject Committees recommendation. <br /> <br />Reviewed By: <br />Interim City Administrator <br />Finance Director <br />Fire Chief <br /> <br />FC: 02/13/07 <br />