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-3- <br /> rest of the equipment. His recommendation was that pumper <br /> 6982 should be replaced, if possible , with a piece of <br /> equipment more suited to the operation. <br /> UO) Several automatic or electric devices on the engine or pump <br /> must now be manually operated. <br /> (11) The Fire Department has used every means at its disposal to <br /> develop design specifications which .Will give the best possible <br /> appratus in the most- cost effective manner. This is evidenced <br /> by our participation in the Seven County Metro Area Joint Pur- <br /> chasing Consortium. Through this "cooperative buying" groupt <br /> . it was - discovered four- other communities along with St. Anthony <br /> desired to purchase new fire pumpers. Representatives from these <br /> five fire communities (Columbia Heights , North St. Paul, Inver <br /> Grove Heights , Richfield and St. Anthony) have had many meetings <br /> and developed specifications for the purchase of a fire pumper <br /> for their individual communities with the expectation of a sub- <br /> stantial cost savings . <br /> Conclusion <br /> Age, wear, unavailibility of parts, decreasing pumping capacity, and <br /> safety have all contributed to our need for a new pumper fire truck. <br /> For the past three years information and data have been diligently <br /> gathered to support our request. The resultant comprehensive report, <br /> we believe, justifies such a major purchase. The Fire Department, <br /> therefore, submits a request for the City Council 's authorization to <br /> call for bids for the purchase of a new pumper fire truck. <br /> LE/cjk <br />