#14 - Fire Department Vehicle Replacement

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STAFF REPORT DATE: February 7, 2023 CONSENT TO: City Council FROM: Dustin Kalis, Fire Chief AGENDA ITEM: Purchase CIP Project F-020 – Command Vehicle 3 Replacement REVIEWED BY: Kristina Handt, City Administrator BACKGROUND: The Fire Department is requesting to purchase one new command vehicle as part of the department’s vehicle replacement program. The 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan included the replacement of Command Vehicle 3 in 2023. The fire department is looking to purchase a 2023 Dodge Durango Pursuit AWD. ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL: Should the City Council approve the purchase of Command Vehicle 3 as outlined in the 2023 Capital Improvement Plan? PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS: Proceeding with this purchase will benefit the city and its citizens with an updated incident command vehicle that is designed and purpose built for emergency response. This vehicle will provide better amenities for the purpose of running fire command and have better interior storage capabilities for fire and ems equipment. The fire department replaces vehicles on a rotating basis based on utilization and department need. The Command Vehicle 3 will be utilized by the fire department Assistant Fire Chief / Fire Marshal to respond to emergency incidents providing incident command, firefighter safety and support on emergency incidents, and fire inspection / prevention efforts. This vehicle is expected to be in service for 8 years following the city’s vehicle and equipment replacement schedule. FISCAL IMPACT: The cost of this vehicle and necessary equipment is $65,500 and will be funded through the vehicle replacement fund as identified in the 2023 CIP. This purchase will utilize the State of Minnesota Purchasing Contract #184131 with Dodge and is in compliance with the City of Lake Elmo Purchasing Policy.