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<br />, <br /> <br />.' <br /> <br />Centennial Fire District <br />7741 Lake Drive <br />Lino Lakes, MN 55014 <br />(651) 784-7472 <br /> <br />February 26, 2002 <br /> <br />Centerville City Council <br />City of Centerville <br />1880 Main Street <br />Centerville, MN 55014 <br /> <br />Dear City Council Members, <br /> <br />It's my understanding that there is some doubt as to installing city <br />water to "The Shores" housing development. Obviously this decision is <br />yours to make and those of us that work for the city will have to deal <br />with the decision. <br /> <br />However, I would be negligent if I did not let you know that the <br />city water, with fire hydrants, makes our work more effective in <br />extinguishing fires. Working on a fire in an area where there is no <br />hydrants available requires water to be hauled in. This process can <br />require three to five additional firefighters for manpower on the scene. <br /> <br />There is also a difference in the ISO rating based on the <br />availability of fire hydrants. The areas that don't have hydrants have <br />an ISO rating of a "9", the areas with the hydrants have a rating of a "5". <br />The lower ISO rating gives the homeowner a lower insurance premium. <br /> <br />If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at my office <br />(651) 784-7472. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br />~ 13~-' <br />Milo Bennett <br />Fire Chief <br />