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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />OCTOBER 23, 1991 <br />The Fire Chief reported that the new truck will be paid <br />for with funds raised by the Fire Department through <br />charitable gambling. Expected delivery is June or <br />July, 1992. The last truck purchased by the Department <br />was delivered in 1983. At that time the truck had to <br />be built to fit the old Fire Station. <br />Blesener asked if the truck was of a size that it could <br />be taken out on a normal run. <br />Graczyk reported that the truck has a single axle. Its <br />length is about 4 or 5 feet longer than the last truck <br />that was purchased. Graczyk reported that members of <br />the Department drove a similar vehicle and found it to <br />be very maneuverable. <br />Graczyk reported that the Department plans to sell the <br />older pumper. It is getting difficult to find parts <br />for this truck, however, Graczyk believes that there is <br />a market for the truck. <br />LaValle asked about updating the older vehicle with a <br />new diesel engine and new pumps to save money. <br />Dick Boss reported that Roseville recently refurbished <br />the body on one of its trucks at a cost of $95,000. <br />This did not include a new engine. <br />Graczyk agreed that replacing the engine and pumps is <br />very expensive, and pointed out that the truck is still <br />left with a body that is not up to standards and cannot <br />carry long enough ladders. Graczyk pointed out that <br />the new truck will have a positive effect on the City's <br />fire rating, which will be a direct benefit to City <br />businesses. <br />Dick Boss reported that the cost of the new truck is <br />$373,853. Boss reported that the Fire Department has <br />been involved in charitable gambling since 1987, and <br />has been building a fund with its profits for the <br />purpose of purchasing new equipment. Boss detailed the <br />payment schedule for the truck and reported that by <br />estimated delivery date, the Department will have a <br />shortfall of only about $20,000 for the purchase. Boss <br />pointed out that all the money the Fire Department has <br />derived from charitable gambling is donated back to the <br />citizens of Little Canada in one form or another <br />through a reduction in the tax burden. <br />Boss commented on the joint efforts of the City and <br />Fire Department in keeping the City's equipment and <br />facilities up-to-date. <br />Page 7 <br />