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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 22, 2003 Page 8 hearing and adoption of the plan may be done prior to June 301h to capture all the increments. Mr. Mornson explained that this is just one step in the process. Motion by Councilmember Faust to approve Resolution 03-032, re: Calling for public hearing on modification for Redevelopment Project Area No. 3. and the establishment of a Tax Increment Financing District No. 3 - 5 and for the awarding of business subsidies. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Hodson commented that it is critical to keep moving forward regarding the redevelopment of Apache Plaza. VII. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND STAFF. A. Fire Department 2002 Annual Report and discuss fire pumper bids. Joel Hewitt, Fire Chief, will be present. Mayor Hodson introduced Fire Chief Joel Hewitt. Chief Hewitt showed various slides of the fire department and explained in detail: customer service belief, customer service feedback, the apparatus that the fire department owns, and he explained how the rating of 5 helps homeowners and businesses to keep their insurance rates down. Mayor Hodson asked for clarification on the insurance rating system. Chief Hewitt stated that 10 is the worst and 1 is the best and for a homeowner, if the rating is 7, 8, 9 or 10 the homeowner rates go up. For commercial buildings and multifamily, the insurance will be improved 2— 11%by a lower rating. The best ratings in the State are town class 3. Mayor Hodson commented that the Council should pay attention to this because over a period of time this could make a difference for the City. Councilmember Sparks asked for further clarification. Chief Hewitt explained that to maintain a rating of 5 they need to maintain three pumpers because the first truck carries 500 gallons of water, the second pumper hooks up to a fire hydrant, and the third would support a sprinkler system. Chief Hewitt compared in detail the 2001 and 2002 Fire Department response activities including: property saved, fire loss, response time and significant incidents. Chief Hewitt explained how the fire department trains, also which drills and mandates are followed. Chief Hewitt listed the 2002 capital improvements including radios used by the whole county and explained they had no choice in doing this. Chief Hewitt listed the remaining capital improvements. Chief Hewitt showed slides to explain which community activities the Fire Department is involved with. Chief Hewitt discussed the 2004 challenges and explained the F.E.M.A. grants