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DAVE CHROMY, FIRE CHIEF
CONSIDER DISPOSAL OF UNUSED FIRE
EQUIPMENT:
1970 PUMPER TRUCK BUILT ON A C900 SERIES
FORD CHASSIS;
1975 PUMPER TRUCK BUILT ON A C8000 FORD
CHASSIS;
1985 FORD CROWN VICTORIA CHIEF'S CAR.
MARCH 2, 1998
The two (2) pumper trucks were replaced by a 1992 and a
1996 Peterbuilt pumper trucks with more pumping
capacity to improve our ISO rating and many more safety
features now required for current fire fighting. The 1985
Chiefs car has been replaced with a 1996 used Police car
from our Police department.
Fire engines primarily have diesel engines and come with
automatic transmissions and air brakes. These three (3)
components make for more durable, safer and easier to
operate trucks. The 1970 pumper has a gas engine and
hydraulic brakes. The 1970 and 1975 pumpers both have
1000 GPM (gallons per minute) pumps whereas the
Peterbuilt pumpers are equipped with 1500 GPM pumps.
The 1970 pumper can carry up to three (3) firefighters
uncomfortably in its cab. It was purchased at a time when
firefighters still rode on the tailboard of a fire truck, a
practice that is no longer permitted. This truck has not
served a purpose in our fire department for several years.
The 1975 pumper served a purpose until we received our
1996 pumper. Since that time we have tried to use it,
however we have had no real positive results.
Refurbishing of this truck would cost approximately
$100,000 to $125,000 depending on the unseen wear and
tear of this vehicle. Refurbishing of this truck does not
include any engine, pump, or chassis work. Mter a
refurbishment we would still have a 1975 truck with a
new tank on it. We also researched the possibility of
converting the 1975 pumper to a tanker truck because of
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its diesel engine, automatic transmission, and air brake
system, but the cost approached $40,000, which is about
one-half the cost of a new tanker truck. Again, we would
have a 1975 truck with a new tank on it. The tank would
have to be less than 1600 gallons because of the chassis.
Our current tanker truck, carries 2200 gallons. Our
current tanker truck is slated to be replaced in the year
2000. The 1985 Ford Crown Victoria is no longer being
used and is in cold storage.
1. Solicit bids for the sale of all three pieces of equipment.
2. Deny the request for any specific reason.
3. Table the request for any specific reason.
1.
Is the present equipment serving a purpose? No. The
equipment no longer meets safety requirements, is not
cost effectively upgradable and only takes up storage
space.
2.
Is the City Likely to receive considerable compensation
for the sale of this equipment? No. A smaller
community may wish to purchase the equipment and
upgrade it. To do so cost effectively would require them
to purchase the equipment at a low cost.
3.
Why get rid of the equipment' The equipment no
longer serves a useful purpose for the department. It
represents a cost to the City if the storage space it
occupies is considered rental space.
Alternative 1. The staff will advertise for the sale of
this equipment and return to the City Council with
bids received. The sale of one or more pieces of
equipment will not be recommended if we believe the
prices proposed are not appropriate.
Motion and second to ad#t the Consent Agenda including
this item. r
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