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Council Meeting Minutes for May 18, 2026 <br />Page 5 of 6 <br /> <br />Garcia had proposed a 25-year replacement for the large apparatus instead of 30 years, which is <br />expected to lower maintenance costs. <br /> <br />Compton summarized by saying the department would like to reschedule the large apparatus to a <br />25-year life by adding re-chassis model (if allowed), replace Rescue 1 and Tender 1 with a <br />pumper/tanker in 2029, sell Rescue 1 and Brush 2 this summer, sell Tender 1 in 2029, and <br />replace Brush 2 with a brush/light rescue now. <br /> <br />Miron asked which current apparatus would be eligible for re-chassis. Compton explained <br />Engine 1 was due to be replaced in 2038 and would be eligible for a re-chassis in 2033. The <br />2019 ladder truck was scheduled to be replaced in 2049, and a re-chassis could save 30-40%. <br /> <br />Strub was concerned about planning for a re-chassis and having the truck be unavailable during <br />that time. He questioned how long the vehicle would be out of service and how the department <br />would cover the need for the unit. Compton replied that he hoped for less than a year, and they <br />have auto aid contracts to assist in coverage. Jensen added that downtime would depend on <br />whether other modifications were needed to the truck. <br /> <br />Council Member Miron questioned the risk if the re-chassis could not be completed when due. <br />He expressed concern about the financial risk of potentially needing to replace a truck without <br />sufficient funds allocated in the CIP. City Administrator Bryan Bear responded that it is always a <br />moving system, and adjustments may need to be made. If the re-chassis could not be completed <br />at 25 years, the City would revert to the 30-year replacement schedule and make the necessary <br />financial preparations. <br /> <br />Petryk asked whether the vehicle would be evaluated prior to the work being done and inquired <br />about warranty coverage. Compton replied that the truck would need to be taken to their facility <br />for a full assessment, noting that multiple individuals review the vehicle before a final <br />determination is made. Compton further explained that the main body is covered under the <br />manufacturer’s warranty. Pumps are inspected to ensure they meet standards and are repaired if <br />necessary. The existing department body would be installed on the new truck. He noted that <br />concerns are typically related to the truck frame rather than the body, and no issues are <br />anticipated with the body. <br /> <br />Weidt questioned whether they would have the ability to get all personnel to a scene. Compton <br />replied that, without doing the math, he believed they would, and that a utility vehicle would be <br />relatively inexpensive if the need arose. Jensen added that they can currently seat 38 personnel, not <br />including the chief’s vehicles, which would allow for three additional seats. Four additional seats <br />would come with the new Tender. <br /> <br />Weidt asked about selling the old trucks, noting that the rescue is a relatively new truck. Compton <br />pointed out that it was already 22 years old but still has a lot of life left in the engine. Weidt said <br />getting 50 years out of the body would be incredible but noted that technology evolves and could <br />change things. He also stated that vehicles perform best when they are regularly operated, and he <br />was concerned about purchasing a truck that has been sitting unused since 2024. He wanted to have <br />an inspection completed prior to purchase and suggested having the City Mechanic inspect the <br />chassis. He added that combining the other two trucks made sense. Compton said he could work