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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,January 22,2024 Page 13 Councilmember Etten asked what happens to the Fire Department's second and third engines because if the EV is going out for ten years, which puts the second and third engines at fifteen and twenty years,this is different from the current cycle. He asked if the Fire Department needs three or are there concerns at twenty years that the third backup would not work. Chief Brosnahan thought it offered them some flexibility in looking at the timeframe right now there are three diesels that were bought in 2010, 2015 and 2020. He thought if they were to fast forward to 2035, looking at it,he thought the 2020 engine would still remain in service at a reserve capacity. A lot of it depends on wear and tear and how well it functions. He thought that as long as it is still functional and operational the Fire Department would still continue it in a reserve capacity. Councilmember Groff noted this was not the first time the Council has seen some of this material and he felt pretty comfortable with it. The financing has to be further researched, he likes the idea of something lasting longer, and from an environmental standpoint having a vehicle last an extra five years is a big deal. The costs are less per year for servicing the vehicle and he understood Councilmember Etten's concern regarding the length of the vehicle in service but listening to the department heads indicate they are comfortable with it,he accepts that analysis. He thought being able to lock it in now rather than wait for prices to go up is an important factor as well. Public Comment Mayor Roe offered an opportunity for public comment with no one coming forward. Strahan moved, Schroeder seconded, approving the transition to EV and enter into a contract with Rosenbauer to purchase an EV Fire Engine and approve the sale of existing reserve diesel engine. Council Discussion Councilmember Strahan appreciated Chief Brosnahan and Assistant Chief Sjostrom's innovative approach, especially the injuries. Councilmember Schroeder appreciated all of the research that was put into this, noting the real question was whether this the right time to do this. But looking at the data and the Finance Commission recommendation, it does seem to make sense at this point. Mayor Roe concurred with what Councilmember Schroeder stated and indicated he was supportive of this.