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ITEM: 5I
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 12, 2025
PREPARED BY: Christine Watson, Public Works Supervisor-Administration
Rick Steinhaus, Fire Chief
Chad Shimota, Mechanic
PRESENTED BY: Nick Monserud, Public Works Director/City Engineer
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution Authorizing the Ordering of Fire Chief 3 (Unit 9202)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the ordering of Fire Chief 3 (9202).
BACKGROUND:
The 2026 Equipment CIP includes $70,000 for the replacement of Fire Chief 3 (9202). The
$70,000 estimate includes roughly $55,000 for the vehicle, plus $15,000 for setup (strobes, radio,
emergency equipment, etc.). All vehicles are purchased from State Contract vendors to ensure
best value pricing.
The existing Chief 3 unit is a 2018 Ford Explorer with 49,700 miles. The recommended
replacement unit is a 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe that has a larger, more efficient workspace as an
incident command vehicle, and more storage space for equipment that is used and transported
by the Fire Marshal. The other two Chief units are also Tahoes.
The existing 2018 Explorer will be kept in the Fire Department fleet as a “spare” rescue vehicle
that will be used primarily for large scale calls when additional vehicles are needed. This “spare”
unit will not be scheduled in the CIP for replacement, but will periodically be replaced with other
old command vehicles as they are replaced with new units in the future (similar to what the Police
Department does with their transport unit).
Staff recommend council authorization to order the Tahoe at this time to maximize the likelihood
of getting this unit into service in 2026. Delaying the order could significantly impact the lead time
for delivery of this unit.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The 2026 Equipment CIP includes $70,000 for the replacement of Fire Chief 3 (9202). Orders
placed in 2025 are not paid until the unit is received in 2026.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Motion and second as part of the consent agenda to adopt a resolution authorizing the
ordering of Fire Chief 3 (9202).
2. Motion and second to remove this item from the consent agenda for further discussion.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
City of Prior Lake | 4646 Dakota Street SE | Prior Lake MN 55372
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
RESOLUTION 25-
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ORDERING OF FIRE CHIEF 3 (UNIT 9202)
Motion By: Second By:
WHEREAS, the 2026 Equipment CIP includes $70,000 for the replacement of Fire Chief 3
(9202) which is a 2018 Ford Explorer with 49,700 miles; and
WHEREAS, staff recommend ordering the replacement unit, a 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe, at
this time to maximize the likelihood of getting this unit into service in 2026; and
WHEREAS, staff also recommend keeping the existing Explorer as a spare unit that can be
used for large scale calls when additional vehicles are needed (this spare unit
will not be scheduled for replacement in the CIP).
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE,
MINNESOTA as follows:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
2. The Mayor and City Manager hereby authorize staff to order Fire Chief 3 (9202) as
recommended in the report.
3. Funding for this vehicle is included in the 2026 Equipment CIP, to be paid when the unit is
delivered in 2026.
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Passed and adopted by the Prior Lake City Council this 12 day of August 2025.
VOTE Briggs Braid Churchill Lake Hellier
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Nay
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Abstain
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Absent
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Jason Wedel, City Manager