1A, Lake Johanna Fire Budget, Capital Facilities Need Study

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Scope of Services The purpose of the Fire Service Staffing Study is to assist the Lake Johanna Fire Department, its Board of Directors, aod the cities of Arden Hills, Shoreview and North Oaks with the following: )> Identify fire service level needs aod priorities. )> Developing alternative staffing plans to best meet these needs. )> Evaluating the positives and negatives, as well as the costs associated with future staffing plans. )> Identify potential locations for Station #1 and evaluate the locations in relation to alternative staffing scenarios. As part ofthis study, the consultant will need to work closely with the Fire Chief and other key Department staff, as well as with the Board of Directors, and the City Councils of the three cities. At a minimum, the consultant will need to: )> Review the Fire Department's current services and programs and identify possible future service levels. )> Understaod the Department's operations, response criteria and service levels. )> Review the Department's current organizational structure. )> Tour all Fire Stations aod City response areas. )> Meet with staff from the three cities to review comprehensive plans for the cities aod potential for growth. )> Work closely with the Department staff to identify future staffing/service delivery alternatives/options. )> Evaluate and develop estimated costs for implementing staff/service delivery alternatives including strategies for phasing of the recommendations. )> Prepare a final report for distribution to the Board of Directors and three cities served by the Department. The Lake Johanna Fire Department will provide staff to assist in gathering information required for the study. The consultaot will work closely with the Fire Chief and Board of Directors ofthe Department as needed throughout the study. The consultant should expect to review key assumptions and findings with the Board at appropriate points throughout the study. The consultaot will also be expected to present aod review the study with the City Councils of the three cities. Proposed Requirements The proposal shall contain: 1. A statement of the Firm's nnderstanding and approach to the study. This should include a description of the major tasks. 2. A time schedule for completion of the major tasks, including deliverables, and overall completion of the study.