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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 26, 2022 by a $100,000 transfer from the Owasso/Woodlyn Capital Project Fund (474), which was first established with a $350,000 transfer from the EDA Fund in 2013. McGraw introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2022-1-15 — ADOPT THE AMENDED 2022 B UD GET A T $100, 000 IN REVENUES AND $35, 000 IN EXPENDITURES The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Keis. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution adopted. McGraw introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2 022-1-16 — ADJO URNING THE ECONOMIC DEVEL OPMENT A UTHORITY MEETING AND RECONVEN AS THE CITY CO UNCIL The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Torkelson. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution adopted. PURCHASE OF NEW LADDER TRUCK FOR LITTLE CANADA FIRE DEPARTMENT The City Administrator reported that the replacement of the Fire Department's ladder truck has been included in the Capital Improvement Plan in the Fire Capital Fund (457) for several years. He reported the amount budgeted for the Fire Ladder Truck is $1,352,000 and the current balance in the Fund is approximately $1,554,444. He stated the truck will be purchased through Sourcewell Consortium Pricing, which follows the competitive contracting law process. The City Administrator explained that there are different payment options offered in the proposal, and staff recommends to utilize the 50% prepayment option which is to prepay $675,449 at the contract execution and $675,449 due before the vehicle release which is anticipated to be in 18-21 months. The City Council may also utilize American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for the remainder of the ladder truck purchase. Chief Don Smiley reported this is the biggest purchase the Fire Department has ever made. He explained their current ladder truck is from 1992 and it was completely paid for by charitable gambling funds. He explained there is a large amount of research and decisions that go into buying all new fire trucks, and a committee was formed two years ago to work on this truck. He noted that the new truck will have a longer I I0-foot ladder since buildings in the city are getting taller, and it will be much more maneuverable. Captain Mike Morelan explained that the biggest part of their decisions for the truck were how to best keep their firefighters safe, along with taking care of the citizens, and be financially mindful. Fischer stated that he was part of the discussions and was blown away by watching the Little Canada Fire Department go through the process of designing a truck from the ground up, and said they did a great job. 5