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City Council meeting of February 7, 2005 Page 3 APPROVE FINAL AUTHORIZATION FOR PURCHASE OF FORD F-550 DUMP BODY AND PLOW At its January 24, 2005 meeting, Council authorized staff to proceed with the purchase of a Ford F-550 Cab & Chassis with dump body and plow for the public works department. Purchase of this truck was included in the City's 2005 budget. PW Director Chris Petree has prepared the specifications for this truck, including the details of purchase through the State of Minnesota Cooperative Purchasing Program. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved final authorization for the purchase of a Ford F- 550 Cab & Chassis with dump body and plow for $48,792.68. APPROVE ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF 1986 RESCUE TRUCK FOR HFD In June 2004, the HFD put into service a new rescue truck, which was purchased from Custom Fire. The new truck replaced the old 1986 rescue truck, which was in severe disrepair. This rescue truck is the single busiest piece of apparatus in the HFD. Also in 2004, the HFD purchased an ambulance from the Mahtomedi fire department. This ambulance would also be part of the fire department's emergency response vehicles some time in the future. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the advertisement for the sale of the 1986 rescue truck and to bring any and all bids to Council for final approval. APPROVE ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF 15 SCOTT SCBA UNITS FOR HFD In September 2004, U.S. Congressman Mark Kennedy presented a FEMA check in the amount of $117,000 to the City of Hugo and the HFD for the purchase of rescue airpacks to replace the old and outdated pieces of equipment that have utilized for several years. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the advertisement for the sale of the 15 Scott SCBA units and to bring any and all bids to Council for final approval. APPROVE RESIGNATION OF JASON DAHMS FROM HFD Jason Dahms was one of the new recruits for the HFD in 2004. Unfortunately, circumstances beyond his control in his family have necessitated his resignation from the HFD. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the resignation of Jason Dahms from the HFD, and his replacement was included in the four firefighters that were budgeted for in the City's 2005 budget. APPROVE RESIGNATION OF JIM KEITHAHN FROM PARKS COMMSISION AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR REPLACEMENT Jim Keithahn was selected as one of the new parks commissioners by Council in 2004. Unfortunately, Jim's has experienced some changes, which do not allow for the time commitment necessary for his position on the Parks Commission. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the resignation of Jim Keithahn from the Parks Commission, thanked him for his service to the City, and authorized staff to advertise for his replacement.