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<br />Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Chairperson Strommen, to recommend that the <br />City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance and awarding the sale of $790,000 <br />General. Obligation Equipment Certificates of 2007, and to adopt a resolution authorizing the <br />issuance and awarding the sale of $955,000 General Tax Increment Refunding Bonds of2007. <br /> <br />Further discussion: Councilmember Look inquired about the cost of $790,000 versus $759,000 <br />for the General Obligation Equipment Certificates. Finance Officer Lund replied the $790,000 <br />includes fees. Mr. Donna advised the total cost of issuance is just under $19,000. <br /> <br />Motion carried. V oting Yes: Chairperson Strommen, Councilmembers Elvig and Look. Voting <br />No: None. <br /> <br />Case #3: <br /> <br />Authorization of Fire Engine Specifications and Solicit Bids <br /> <br />Fire Chief Kapler stated the 2007 budget includes funding to replace the first fire apparatus the <br />City of Ramsey purchased in 1989. An internal committee was formed in mid 2006 to create <br />specifications for this vehicle. A great deal of time was spent researching Ramsey's needs, today <br />and in the future. This included visits to other departments to view apparatus, and generate <br />specifications for build. Mr. Kapler stated the following is a summary of the specifications: <br />· 1250 gpm fire engine with rear pump panel <br />· Single rear axle <br />· Crew cab that holds a maximum of 6 firefighters <br />· 1000 gallons of on board water <br />· Foam capable <br />· Diesel engine with minimum of 330 bhp <br />· Meets or exceeds all NFP A standards <br />· Includes all carried hose, nozzles and tools <br /> <br />Fire Chief Kapler indicated the specifications are very detailed, and are pretty much customized <br />from the front bumper to the back bumper. The fire truck that will be replaced has basically <br />been a work horse. The new truck will run on fewer types of calls, but the caller ratio has <br />increased. A lot of alloy materials are used with the new equipment; while the current fire truck <br />was built when prime steel was common. This is the biggest enemy now with the body <br />corroding, as well as electrical issues. <br /> <br />Fire Chief Kapler stated per state statute, purchases of this sort over $50,000 must go through a <br />sealed bid process. It should be noted that delivery will most likely be in early 2008, although <br />some contracts will ask for prepayments for the chassis. Staff would look for the delivery of this <br />vehicle in the first quarter of 2008. This item is included in the 2007 budget (220-6550) and will <br />be funded through capital equipment certificates. Mr. Kapler advised in writing the <br />specifications, the City could be called on as being unfair if they were to choose a certain blend <br />of metal that a certain manufacturer uses. The specifications need to be made generic enough so <br />they are open to everyone to bid on with- the ability to utilize equipment alternates. The <br />specifications state that the name brands discussed are to establish a level of quality; an alternate <br />would need to be of equal or greater quality. <br /> <br />Finance Committee / February 13, 2007 <br />Page 3 of 5 <br />