06-24-92 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JUNE 24, 1992 The Chief also reported that in February of 1992, the Fire Department made a$109,057 payment on the truck. Total cost of the truck is $369,795, and the Department anticipates a$117,438 shortfall. The Chief also reported that there was an additional cost of $1,772 for the fire truck over what was originally priced due to some equipment changes that were necessary. Dick Boss explained the need for some modifications to the truck in order to meet NFPA standards for 400-450 tip loads. Boss explained that the manufacturer picked up the majority of these additional costs, with the Fire Department aqreeing to pick up $1,772 of the additional costs to cover increased water carrying capacity. The Chief reported that when the aerial is mounted, an additional $87,914 is due the manufacturer. Delivery of the truck is anticipated in October. Scalze asked the anticipated shortfall at delivery time. The Chief reported that gambling revenues are down. The Department is attempting to sell the fire truck it is replacing, and has placed some limited advertisements. Asking price for the old truck is $50,000, but the Department may have to take less. Boss reported that the Fire Department originally anticipated that it may have to borrow $30,000 to $40,000 on anticipated bingo earnings at time of truck delivery. However, with reduced gambling revenues, that loan may have to be $60,000 to $70,000. The Chief reported that the Department has never purchased a vehicle without borrowing some money, therefore, to borrow for this new truck would not be unusual. The Chief anticipated that the Department could borrow from the Relief Association at the going interest rate. INSPECTIONS The Fire Chief reported that he has been trying to get a program established to bring businesses within the City into compliance with fire codes. This would involve yearly fire inspections. The Chief reported Page 2