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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,February 25, 2013 Page 14 Chief Brosnahan reviewed the City's existing fleet and equipment, specifically Engine 21, and that of a 1990 basic utility vehicle, both past their projected re- placement dates. Chief Brosnahan reviewed proposed replacement vehicles and equipment that would address the need for a practical form response, via a foam trailer and utility vehicle, along with towing capacity and room for five personnel, compartments for interior equipment storage, and serving as a back-up medical response vehicle as needed. As detailed in the presentation and staff report, Chief Brosnahan advised that in the overall fleet evaluation, staff was recommending replacement of this equip- ment as outlined, and creating significant savings in the Department's projected capital and operational budgets. Chief Brosnahan noted discussion to-date with LubeTech, Magellan, and NuStar in pursuit of a public/private partnership in this equipment purchase for those businesses primarily using the equipment, with LubeTech offering $5,000.00 toward the purchase, and staff hoping for similar in- terest of the other two firms. Chief Brosnahan advised that this would also ad- dress space savings in the new fire station, and hopefully serve to encourage fur- ther public/private partnerships in the community. Councilmember McGehee expressed her appreciation to staff for their presenta- tion and the work they'd done; as well as appreciation to LubeTech for their sign- ing on and staff's work with them. Councilmember McGehee noted that, similar to the NYFS presentation, this set a nice tenor in recognizing that everyone was part of the community and services were provided collaboratively. At the request of Councilmember Willmus, Chief Brosnahan anticipated more money for resale of the existing equipment through auction versus sale, speculat- ing that $8,000 - $10,000 for the pick-up and $40,000 - $60,000 for the engine if marketed to a rural department based on its large water tank capacity, may be re- alized. Councilmember Etten expressed his appreciation to staff and the Department for thinking outside the box, while addressing a better and less expensive safety solu- tion. At the request of Mayor Roe,Fire Chief O'Neill addressed impacts to the existing CIP and previous discussions for an $800,000 allowance for replacement of en- gine 21, with no real financial difference other than maintenance savings from a faster schedule of replacement and reduced annual maintenance to keep existing equipment up and running. Chief O'Neill noted that this proposal was part of that approved CIP plan previously approved by the City Council. Willmus moved,McGehee seconded, authorizing the Fire Department to purchase a new utility truck and foam trailer as part of its apparatus replacement schedule, in an amount not to exceed $108,490.49, with bids as detailed in the Request for