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<br />Councilmember Dehen requested discussion on how the schedule of rates were deteI1I1ined <br />regarding how much to bill for each service or truck <br /> <br />Fire Chief Kapler indicated the Minnesota DNR rates for sinlilar types of equipment is included <br />in the handout. Engine Type 1 is Ramsey's class of engines; the DNR rate is $200 to $300,and <br />he suggested $250. These rates are not to make money, but the City needs to cover their costs, <br />such as fuel costs and the ongoing upkeep of the equipment. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dehen inquired about the length of the contract if the City were to determine <br />that the cost is more than what is being billed out. <br /> <br />Fire Chief Kapler replied the contract has no term; it has a termination agreement with a two <br />year term before it would become effective. The rates are reviewed annually. <br /> <br />Couilcilmember Dehen stated he appreciates the fact that there is collaboration with other <br />communities and he would like to see more of that done in their City. It is always good to share <br />resources. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig stated this certainly benefits the north end of the City. It is a win/win for <br />both communities with shared resources for both communities to benefit from. A positive <br />benefit for residents to look at is a change in insurance rates. He explained the northeast corner <br />of the City is still considered unprotected and requested a brief description about this for the <br />residents. <br /> <br />Fire Chief Kapler stated the true benefit of this agreement for Ramsey is on the 110rthem portion <br />of the City. Members involved with the Fire Department will be City of Ramsey employees. If <br />those members are located in Station No.3, which vvill be in Bums Township, and they come <br />south to the north part of Ramsey, Ranlsey will be responsible for that equipment rate and there <br />will not be a request or reimbursement on the labor dollars. If either of the other two stations go <br />north to assist Bums Township thesanle equipment rate applies. Ramsey will be reimbursed for <br />the costs of using their fleet to provide service to the other community. Regarding the ISO <br />rating, there are a few homes in the northeast corner of Ramsey that are beyond five miles from a <br />fire station. They are considered unprotected in relation to ISO, but they are protected by the <br />Fire Department. <br /> <br />City Attorney Goodrich requested the following anlendments to the contract: <br />Page 7, Item No.5 K: "...fund arlliuallv $3,600.00..." <br />Page 7, Item No.5 A I: ".. .their respective dependants, event if the injuries..." <br /> <br />City Attorney Goodrich stated since the work session when this was discussed, the League of <br />Minnesota Cities has reviewed the agreement and made comments that have been incorporated <br />into the agreement. He thinks this is a good agreement. He spoke with the attomey for Bums <br />Township today who has given him a couple of minor typos that will be changed. <br /> <br />Coul1cilmember Jeffrey expressed his support for the agreement. <br /> <br />City Council / August 14, 2007 <br />Page 22 of 32 <br /> <br />P38 <br />