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STAFF REPORT <br />DATE: March 7, 2023 <br /> CONSENT <br />TO: City Council <br />FROM: Dustin Kalis, Fire Chief <br />AGENDA ITEM: Purchase CIP Project F-014 Rescue Boat Replacement <br />REVIEWED BY: Kristina Handt, City Administrator <br /> <br /> <br />BACKGROUND: <br />The Fire Department is requesting to purchase one water rescue boat and necessary rescue <br />equipment as part of the department’s vehicle replacement program. The 2023-2027 Capital <br />Improvement Plan included the replacement of the rescue boat in 2023. <br /> <br />ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL: <br />Should the City Council approve the purchase of the rescue boat as outlined in the 2023 Capital <br />Improvement Plan? <br /> <br />PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS: <br />Proceeding with this purchase will benefit the city and its citizens with an updated rescue boat <br />and equipment that is designed for water emergency response. The department is requesting to <br />purchase a 2023 Zodiac Mark 3 GR (15’ 5”) with a Mercury 50 hp motor and trailer. The <br />replacement boat will be similar in design and construction of our current boat, while allowing <br />for additional capacity and functionality. The inflatable boat allows additional maneuverability <br />and access to our many bodies of water within Lake Elmo. <br /> <br />The fire department replaces vehicles on a rotating basis based on each individual vehicles need. <br />The rescue boat will be utilized by Fire Department staff to respond to water emergency <br />incidents. These funds will be utilized to replace the rescue boat in a timely manner to reduce <br />maintenance costs and down time. The current boat was purchased in 2007 with an expected <br />service life of 12 years. Repairs were made in 2021 to extend the service life. The new rescue <br />boat is expected to be in service for 12 years following the city’s vehicle and equipment <br />replacement schedule. <br /> <br />Additional personal floatation devices, rescue suits, ropes and tools will also be purchased to <br />replace worn and damaged rescue equipment no longer serviceable as most of the equipment was <br />purchased with the 2007 purchase. <br /> <br />The light bar and emergency lighting from the current boat will be reinstalled on the new boat. <br /> <br />FISCAL IMPACT: <br />The budget for the boat, motor trailer and necessary replacement equipment is $35,000 and will <br />be funded through the vehicle replacement fund as identified in the 2023 CIP. This purchase is <br />in compliance with the City of Lake Elmo Purchasing Policy. <br />