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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION DRAFT 174 difficult to find what you need. The market is high and there's not much available. 175 There is one truck they are looking at that is somewhat newer than the current unit 176 (2004). 177 178 Councilmember Ruhland discussed the possibility of upgrading current equipment or any 179 other option for the needed pumping and water functions. Deputy Director L'Allier 180 remarked that it would make sense for the City to place orders for new tender equipment 181 for delivery in 30 to 36 months. 182 183 Mayor Rafferty noted that he has investigated the impact of the ISO rating on insurance 184 and has seen that the greatest impact is on commercial properties. He added that the 185 rating is only done every five years. 186 187 Councilmember Lyden asked which option staff would prefer. Director Swenson noted 188 that the tenders come with a big price tag but they need to be ordered because delivery is 189 out there; the current tenders are in good shape. Director Swenson said he is struggling 190 with the option of the used equipment because it is $200,000 spent for 36 months but it 191 does have an impact on the coming ISO rating. 192 193 Mayor Rafferty noted that the ISO rating period offers no chance to upgrade for five 194 years. The mayor remarked that there are areas in the City with no municipal water so 195 that makes having pumping capacity even more important. He asked the Finance 196 Director about the financing implications. Ms. Lynch noted the current tenders are 197 included in an existing ten year CIP and the new purchase would almost double that cost. 198 There's the option of stretching payments out over a number of years but with the cost 199 increasing significantly that would have to be explored, possibility through an equipment 200 levy. Councilmember Cavegn asked hypothetically, if the City was still in a JPA with 201 Centennial Fire District, would this look different. Director Swenson noted that some 202 communities have hydrants and don't need the same pumping functions. 203 204 Councilmember Stoesz asked about the budget impact on a $1.6 million spend and 205 Administrator Cotton suggested that staff will run some numbers and come back with a 206 plan and options. Director Swenson asked if the council is interested in purchasing the 207 used equipment. Mayor Rafferty said he is behind that purchase. Staff noted that there 208 will be a general fund surplus anticipated for 2021 ($700,000 but not all available for 209 expenditure). Director Swenson said staff will have the discussion on purchasing the 210 used equipment and also develop a specification sheet for new tenders for more clarity on 211 that cost. 212 213 Councilmember Lyden said he doesn't believe in cutting corners when it comes to police 214 and fire services. 215 216 The council concurred that staff will work on moving forward getting more information 217 to allow the new tender purchases and also work toward an expedient purchase of the 218 used equipment.