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37 the EV Fire Engine and Diesel Fire Engine pros and cons as well as costs to the Roseville Finance 38 Commission. Overall, the Commission was supportive of the concept but wanted more information about 39 funding options to better assess appropriate avenues for purchasing. In January 2024 Fire Chief 40 Brosnahan returned to the Finance Commission to answer final questions and to seek direction from the 41 commission. The Finance Commission is supportive of transitioning to an EV Fire Engine and passed a 42 motion recommending that the City Council purchase a EV Fire Engine. They stated that after looking at 43 grant options and financials, it appears to be less expensive or equivalent to the diesel engine over the 44 long-term. 45 46 Policy Objectives 47 The transition to an EV Fire Engine is consistent with Council established aspirations for the City of 48 Roseville: 49 Environmentally responsible, with well-maintained natural assets. 50 Safe and law abiding 51 This vehicle is likely to produce a safer response vehicle to help keep citizens safe as well as safer for 52 firefighters to operate. 53 54 In addition, in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan a goal was set to reduce greenhouse gas emission by 55 2050 (Chapter 9). With the City’s Energy Action Plan and being a Greenstep City, this transition to a 56 more environmentally friendly and sustainable option. 57 58 It should be noted that it is Fire Administration’s intention to work to transition command vehicles to 59 EV/sustainable options with future replacements. 60 61 Racial Equity Impact Summary 62 The Fire Department is a service-oriented organization that responds to 911 emergencies 24/7/365. We 63 respond promptly and professionally no matter the emergency type or 911 caller. Inclusion is about 64 promoting justice, impartiality and fairness within our procedures and processes. Our fire engine type 65 should have no change in our goals as an organization to continue to address DEI in Roseville. 66 67 Our preferred vendor, Rosenbauer, has a detailed DEI and affirmative action policy in place in an effort 68 to improve their workforce development and address equity. 69 70 Budget Implications 71 The proposed EV Fire Engine presents a higher upfront cost to our capital plan. However, it should be 72 noted that this vehicle is forecasted to last longer in a “first-out” capacity as well as in a reserve capacity. 73 With the addition of an EV Fire Engine, the Fire Department projects it could increase the life of the 74 engine by 5 years, shifting it from being a 15-year vehicle to a 20-year vehicle; 10 of those years a “first- 75 out” engine. While the upfront cost is more, over the 20-year CIP it may actually be a total reduction in 76 cost with this transition. 77 78 In addition, it is important to consider the operational cost reduction due to being an EV. There will likely 79 be a reduction of between $10,000-15,000 annually on the operations budget for fuel, oil changes, diesel 80 exhaust fluid (DEF) and other drive-train maintenance and repairs. 81 82 An important component to consider is the warranty with the vehicle. With a large capital asset, we have 83 received agreement from the manufacturer that this vehicle would receive: 84 Five-year bumper to bumper warranty; an increase of over four years compared to a diesel 85 engine. 86 An available 10-year battery warranty to provide long-term operational confidence. Page 2 of 3 Qbhf!:!pg!219