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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION <br /> APPROVED <br /> 174 difficult to find what you need. The market is high and there's not much available. <br /> 175 There is one truck they are looking at that is somewhat newer than the current unit <br /> 176 (2004). <br /> 177 <br /> 178 Councilmember Ruhland discussed the possibility of upgrading current equipment or any <br /> 179 other option for the needed pumping and water functions. Deputy Director L'Allier <br /> 180 remarked that it would make sense for the City to place orders for new tender equipment <br /> 181 for delivery in 30 to 36 months. <br /> 182 <br /> 183 Mayor Rafferty noted that he has investigated the impact of the ISO rating on insurance <br /> 184 and has seen that the greatest impact is on commercial properties. He added that the <br /> 185 rating is only done every five years. <br /> 186 <br /> 187 Councilmember Lyden asked which option staff would prefer. Director Swenson noted <br /> 188 that the tenders come with a big price tag but they need to be ordered because delivery is <br /> 189 out there; the current tenders are in good shape. Director Swenson said he is struggling <br /> 190 with the option of the used equipment because it is $200,000 spent for 36 months but it <br /> 191 does have an impact on the coming ISO rating. <br /> 192 <br /> 193 Mayor Rafferty noted that the ISO rating period offers no chance to upgrade for five <br /> 194 years. The mayor remarked that there are areas in the City with no municipal water so <br /> 195 that makes having pumping capacity even more important. He asked the Finance <br /> 196 Director about the financing implications. Ms. Lynch noted the current tenders are <br /> 197 included in an existing ten year CIP and the new purchase would almost double that cost. <br /> 198 There's the option of stretching payments out over a number of years but with the cost <br /> 199 increasing significantly that would have to be explored, possibility through an equipment <br /> 200 levy. Councilmember Cavegn asked hypothetically, if the City was still in a JPA with <br /> 201 Centennial Fire District, would this look different. Director Swenson noted that some <br /> 202 communities have hydrants and don't need the same pumping functions. <br /> 203 <br /> 204 Councilmember Stoesz asked about the budget impact on a$1.6 million spend and <br /> 205 Administrator Cotton suggested that staff will run some numbers and come back with a <br /> 206 plan and options. Director Swenson asked if the council is interested in purchasing the <br /> 207 used equipment. Mayor Rafferty said he is behind that purchase. Staff noted that there <br /> 208 will be a general fund surplus anticipated for 2021 ($700,000 but not all available for <br /> 209 expenditure). Director Swenson said staff will have the discussion on purchasing the <br /> 210 used equipment and also develop a specification sheet for new tenders for more clarity on <br /> 211 that cost. <br /> 212 <br /> 213 Councilmember Lyden said he doesn't believe in cutting corners when it comes to police <br /> 214 and fire services. <br /> 215 <br /> 216 The council concurred that staff will work on moving forward getting more information <br /> 217 to allow the new tender purchases and also work toward an expedient purchase of the <br /> 218 used equipment. <br /> 5 <br />