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Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Chairperson Strommen, to recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance and awarding the sale of $790,000 General Obligation Equipment Certificates of 2007, and to adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance and awarding the sale of $955,000 General Tax Increment Refunding Bonds of 2007. Further discussion: Councilmember Look inquired about the cost of $790,000 versus $759,000 for the General Obligation Equipment Certificates. Finance Officer Lund replied the $790,000 includes fees. Mr. Donna advised the total cost of issuance is just under $19,000. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Strommen, Councilmembers Elvig and Look. Voting No: None. Case 93: Authorization of Fire Engine Specifications and Solicit Bids Fire Chief Kapler stated 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. This included visits to other departments to view apparatus, and generate specifications for build. Mr. Kapler stated the following is a summary of the specifications: ■ 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 Fire Chief Kapler indicated the specifications are very detailed, and are pretty much customized from the front bumper to the back bumper. The fire truck that will be replaced has basically been a work horse. The new truck will run on fewer types of calls, but the caller ratio has increased. A lot of alloy materials are used with the new equipment; while the current fire truck was built when prime steel was common. This is the biggest enemy now with the body corroding, as well as electrical issues. Fire Chief Kapler stated 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. Staff would look for the delivery of this vehicle in the first quarter of 2008. This item is included in the 2007 budget (220 -6550) and will be funded through capital equipment certificates. Mr. Kapler advised in writing the specifications, the City could be called on as being unfair if they were to choose a certain blend of metal that a certain manufacturer uses. The specifications need to be made generic enough so they are open to everyone to bid on with the ability to utilize equipment alternates. The specifications state that the name brands discussed are to establish a level of quality; an alternate would need to be of equal or greater quality. Finance Committee 1 February 13, 2007 Page 3 of 5