HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-023 Council ResolutionCITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 14-23
RESOLUTION APPROVING SPRINGSTED, INC PROPOSAL
TO CONDUCT A FIRE DEPARTMENT ANALYSIS
WHEREAS, the Lino Lakes City Council submitted a formal notice to the cities of Centerville
and Circle Pines of its intent to withdraw from the Centennial Fire District pursuant to Section
11.1 of the Joint Powers Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Council wishes to hire a qualified outside agency to perform an analysis of the
City's current fire service operations and to develop a plan for delivering the same basic level of
fire services in Lino Lakes; and
WHEREAS, the analysis will include the following elements of the fire service: facility,
equipment, and capital needs to assess present needs and plan for the future; staffing and
structure to evaluate the baseline options for service delivery; and facilitation skills to effectively
engage City leaders and stakeholders in helping to shape the future of the fire service; and
WHEREAS, Springsted, Inc. submitted a proposal to conduct a fire department analysis that
would focus primarily on the following topics: (1) Overview of baseline fire service including
risk, demand, deployment, and response time; (2) Identify different options and models for
organizing a fire department; (3) Evaluate the addition of one new fire station with a preliminary
location on Birch Street; (4) Develop a list of essential needs required to begin a new fire
department; and (5) Identify pros and cons of combining the police and fire department; and
WHEREAS, the Council believes Springsted's proposal offers experienced professionals with
proficient skills to meet and exceed the Council's expectations for a thorough and complete
analysis to help the City implement a new fire department; and
WHEREAS, the total fee for a Phase I analysis of the fire service would not exceed $20,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes,
Minnesota hereby authorize Springsted, Inc. to conduct a Phase I fire department analysis at a
cost not to exceed $20,000.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 10th day of March 2014.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Council Member
Kust ermahnd was duly seconded by Council Member Rouser
vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Kusterman, Rosser, Rafferty, Stoes , •ein:r
The following voted against same:
none
ATTEST:
e Bartell, City ler
and upon
Jeff Reine
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM 3C
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Jeff Karlson
MEETING DATE: March 10, 2014
TOPIC: Springsted Proposal for a Fire Department Analysis
VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5
INTRODUCTION
The Council is being asked to adopt Resolution No. 14-23, authorizing Springsted, Inc. to
conduct a fire department analysis at a cost not to exceed $20,000.
BACKGROUND
Springsted was asked to prepare a proposal for the Council, which they presented at the
February 24 work session. The Council supported having Springsted conduct a Phase I
analysis for a cost not to exceed $20,000.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 14-23, approving Springsted, Inc. proposal to conduct a fire department
analysis.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 14-23