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New UTV Rescue Vehicle <br />Centennial Fire District recently purchased a new UTV to add to <br />our ability to reach more remote areas in our communities, such <br />as trails and larger parks. Our crews respond to lots of calls for <br />medical assistance by users of these facilities and it can be tough <br />to get to those folks with traditional fire apparatus. <br />Station Maintenance <br />Centerville’s Fire Station <br />recently got a new door. The old <br />door had begun sticking and the <br />lock mechanism was beginning to fail. As it turns out, being able to get into <br />the fire station is an important part of responding to fires. <br />Safe Escape Trailer <br />The Safe Escape Trailer has been completely renovated from the top <br />down. Our trailer was in serious need of replacement last year. After <br />pricing out comparable units it was obvious that the $150,000 price tag <br />for new was not in the cards. Assistant Chief Scavo and his team led by <br />Jeff Lundquist were given a $15,000 budget to rebuild the existing trailer. <br />With the help of several members the entire inside was gutted and <br />rebuilt to match the current needs, the exterior had a new design <br />created and the trailerwas completely wrapped covering up all the hail damage. New wheels, tires, and a <br />full mechanical checkup was also done. The trailer was officially completed last week. I could not be more <br />pleased with the resourcefulness of the crew that took this projecton. This is an example of what makes <br />our people so awesome! <br />This trailer is a great example of the kinds of resources made more available to us through our <br />partnership with SBM. Look for it to make an appearance at Public Safety Night during Fete des Lacs! <br />COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT <br />1687 Westview Street (LaLonde Property) <br />A Memorandum of Understandingwas approved at the December 13 City Council meeting, outlining the <br />various facets of a potential development deal involving Tax Increment Financing in support of a 110-unit <br />market rate apartment building. The development was also presented to the planning commission for a <br />sketch plan review on January 2, 2024. Ebert Companies is now working to prepare an application for a <br />Preliminary Plat and PUD as the next step in the entitlement process. <br /> <br />