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2005 Budget - Bullet Points: <br /> 1) Fire — 350 Pickup Truck <br /> o Replacing aging utility vehicle with pickup truck. <br /> o This vehicle will respond to emergency/medical <br /> calls. <br /> o Large pumper truck will be used for fire <br /> suppression and not used for routine duties, such <br /> as inspections or code enforcement. <br /> o More efficient and less costly to operate than a <br /> pumper truck. <br /> 2) Fire/Police Training <br /> o These Departments are no longer able to receive <br /> free medical training through Hennepin County. <br /> o Increases training costs will impact this and <br /> future budgets. <br /> 3) 800 MHz. Radio System <br /> a. Cost of the new radio system is a significant <br /> - increase over the old VHF system. <br /> 4) New Public Works Facility <br /> a. Repair and maintenance costs will be reduced. <br /> b. Increase in employee moral. <br /> c. Enhanced public image. <br /> d. More efficient way of performing maintenance <br /> on our vehicles and equipment. <br /> e. Winter/Summer equipment will be stored indoors <br /> without having to devote manpower to <br /> dismantling it for storage. <br />