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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM 4C STAFF ORIGINATOR: John Swenson, Public Safety Director MEETING DATE: May 23, 2022 TOPIC: Purchase of Fire Apparatus VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 INTRODUCTION Staff is seeking Council approval to purchase a 2004 Spartan Fire Engine from Custom Fire. BACKGROUND During the annual inspection of A -I I a structural issue was found and required that AI I be taken out of the service. Staff researched possible repairs for A -I I and determined that the structural issue with the frame is not repairable; therefore, staff researched other options to address the fire suppression needs of the community and presented information to Council at the May 2nd Council Work Session. As directed by Council at the May 2 d Work Session, staff identified a used piece of fire apparatus that will meet the water pumping capacity needs for our community. This used piece of fire apparatus specification are: Make: 2004 Spartan / Custom Fire Model: Spartan Gladiator / Enclosed Top Mount Pump Seating: 5 Firefighters Engine: Detroit Diesel Series 60, 490 Horse Transmission: Allison Automatic Model 4000 Fire Pump: Waterous 1500 gallons per minute Single Stage Foam System: Single agent Water Tank: 750 Gallon Foam Tank: 30 Gallon This fire engine was purchased new by the Lower St. Croix Fire Department and used until that department took delivery of a new fire engine from Custom Fire. Custom Fire, who is selling the fire engine, has identified some bodywork that must be completed prior to the sale of this unit. This work will ensure that the fire engine meets all NFPA and OSHA requirements that are in place today. On May 11, 2022, we hired Emergency Apparatus Maintenance (EAM) to inspect this fire engine to ensure that all components are in proper working order. EAM provided a list of needed repairs which was provided to Custom Fire and all listed repairs will be addressed and included in the agreed upon price.