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implementation more difficult while reducing efficiency and effectiveness which would have <br />been achieved with full implementation. <br />Operations Budget <br />The SBMFD achieves its reduced cost through innovative programs, unconventional <br />programs, deployment methodology and most importantly the hard work and dedication of all its <br />personnel. Our people are the most precious of assets and without them, the organizations would <br />cease to exist. The proposed operational budget for 2019 for the SBMFD (dba FFD) is <br />$1,183,400 which includes all the aforementioned programs, with the details included in <br />Appendix 2. <br />Capital Budget <br />One of the key to successful operations is possessing equipment and apparatus that meet <br />National Standards regarding service life and equipment carried. Substandard and obsolete <br />equipment puts firefighting personnel at much greater risk than they should be taking. The <br />design of the capital program is to put the FFD on a good capital plan that replaces apparatus <br />before they have reached the end of their service life and new ones that are equipped with <br />modern features and safety equipment. In addition, this Capital program is funded like an <br />operations budget, with the SBMFD managing the long-term plan and its purchases. This plan <br />requires commitment to its funding to ensure its long-term success and continuation. This plan <br />also does not require the City of Fridley to issue Municipal Bonds to purchase needed fire <br />equipment and apparatus. The only time bonds may be required would be for a large capital <br />purchase such as a new fire station. <br />The Capital plan covers a period of 15 years (Appendix 3) and provides funding for all <br />fire related equipment including two engines, a quint, two rescues and numerous support <br />181 Pa e <br />