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1 Ladder 9, 1993 $ 600,000 • This unit is a 1971 diesel-powered (repowered in 1988) Pirsch, 85 foot aerial ladder. By 1993 it will be 23 years old - time to be replaced before major problems occur with the aerial ladder. Both Engine 6 and Ladder 9 will make good reserve units. By replacing them before they are no longer serviceable, we will be able to have two units to fill in when first line engine/ladder trucks are out for repairs or general service. With the size/type of our operation, it is a necessity to have a fully equipped reserve pumper and ladder truck that can be relocated where needed. At the present time we attempt to fill gaps by relocating our Quick Response Vehicle or taking a station out of service - neither of which is a prudent thing to do. The Quick Response unit, carrying much less water and an auxiliary pump, is not adequate for a first line unit on a structure fire. If one of the ladder trucks goes out of service, there is no unit to take its place; we must send for the serviceable unit left which causes unacceptable response times. By taking a station out of service, we thereby reduce the number of available firefighters to assist at calls. If we had a paid department, this would not be a concern. However, given the decision to have us continue as a basic volunteer or paid on call operation, factors such as this have to be weighed heavily when deciding how much and type of •apparatus is needed. Engine/Super Tanker 3, 1991 $ 183,000 By including this 2000 gallon water tanker unit in the Bonding Referendum, we will gain in savings accrual in our CIP budget for succeeding years. Subtotal $ 3,883,000 Current Capital Budget Expense Items; Engine 2 - to be delivered in May 1990 147,000 Stations 2/3 Additions - Mortgage Balance 4/12/90 116,615 Station 5 - Mortgage Balance 4/12/90 105,810 Small tools/equipment/hose/etc. 47,575 Unexpected Expenses/Future CIP 100,000 TOTAL BOND REFERENDUM $ 4,400,000 -6-