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Roseville City Council Minutes, November 9, 1998 Page 2 of Engine 32 (27 gear -old fire engine) is out of service. A report from the repair garage indicates "the pump transmission damage was caused by the catastrophic failure of the outboard bearing. The bearing race split and caused severe damage to the output shaft, shaft housing, bearings and seal." The estimated east to repair the engine is $4,500. The vehicle repair budget will not support the repair of the vehicle. Give the age of the engine and the potential for other repairs in the future, it is questionable as to whether or not it is financially prudent to repair, versus replacement. Engine 31 (17 year -old fire engine) has developed a significant engine problem that will rewire an in -frame engine overhaul. Two estimates were obtained to repair this vehicle. The lowest estimate was $9,250. Again, given the age of the engine and the potential for other repairs in the future, it is questionable as to whether or not it is financially prudent to repair, versus replacement. The 2004 proposed budget for the five department has $380,000 for the purchase of one fire engine to replace two older fire engines. 11 is co late t the CLty Mgnager's pLoposed cost reduction 21an for 2004 to reduce Lhe number of fire ,ennes from 5 to 4. This reduction in the fleet will not have a negative impact on our ISO rating or the service provided to the community. The Roseville Fire Department enjoys an excellent working relationship with neighboring departments and is an active participant in a mutual -aide system that alloys us to call for engines (and personnel) from other communities for large fires. The fire apparatus vehicle replacement fund has balance of $643,000. Funds authorized to purchase afire engine would not impact the 2004 tax levy. If the Council would authorize the purchase of a fire engine in 20033 it would require an amendment to the 2003 budget. POLICY IMPLICATIONS: The fire department is seeking input/direction from Council on the options to repair or replace Engine 3 1 and/or Engine 3 2. The options staff has identified include. OPTION 1: Council does not authorize the repair or replacement of any fire apparatus. OPTION : Council authorizes contingency funds to repair Engine 31, but not Engine 32. OPTION 3: Council authorizes contingency funds to repair Engine 3 2, taut not Engine 31. OPTION 4: Council authorizes contingency funds to repair Engine 31 and Engine 32. OPTION 5 : Council authorizes the fire department to advertise for bids to replace the two older engines with one new engine. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The cost to repair Engine 31 is estimated at $9,250. The cost to repair Engine 32 is estimated at $4,500. It is important to understand -that the repair casts are estimates and the actual cost of the repair could exceed the estimate. The cost to purchase one new engine to replace the two older engines would not exceed the allocated $380,000. Funding for the repairs would come from the city's contingency account. Funding for the purchase of a new vehicle would come from the Fire vehicle Replacement Fund. STAFF RECO Il1IENDATION: Staff recommends the repair or replacement of the fire engines 31 and/or 32. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED: Motion to approve one of the following: /Repair of Engine 31 and/or Engine 32 with funds go come from the City's contingency account. OR Authorize the fire department to advertise for bids for a fire engine to replace Engines 31 and 32.