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CITY COUNCIL <br />STAFF REPORT <br />AGENDA ITEM 5.C. <br /> <br />STAFF ORIGINATOR: Dan L'Allier, Interim Fire Chief <br /> <br />MEETING DATE June 9, 2025 <br /> <br />AGENDA ITEM: Consider Approval to Allow Staff to Research Alternative Apparatus and <br />Evaluate Additional Equipment and Gear Needed <br /> <br />VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority <br /> <br /> <br />INTRODUCTION <br />The City Council is being asked to authorize Fire Department staff to explore apparatus options <br />and evaluate additional equipment and gear needs that was presented during the June 4, 2025 <br />Special Work Session. <br /> <br />BACKGROUND <br />During the June 4, 2025 Special Work Session, staff presented the Fire Department Immediate <br />Needs outlining steps that need to be taken to upgrade Engine #4 with a larger cab to <br />accommodate the added staff at Fire Station 2. Staff would also like to explore options that <br />would be available to respond to emergency medical calls with a smaller vehicle. Both items <br />were outlined in the Citygate report presented during the City Council Meeting on April 28, <br />2025. <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Staff recommend approval to allow staff to research alternative apparatus and evaluate <br />additional equipment and gear needed for the Fire Department. <br /> <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />None <br /> <br />Page 217 of 353