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reference to repairing the pump and delaying the purchase of Engine 3 for <br />one-three years. <br /> <br />I have discussed with the owner of Emergency Apparatus Maintenance <br />(EAM) the cost of repairing the Waterous fire pump on the 1972 Ford <br />pumper. Currently the pump in Engine 3 will not pump to capacity and, <br />therefore, will not pass any certification pump tests required by ISO. Cost to <br />repair the pump to pass certification was estimated by the owner of EAM to <br />be in excess of $10,000. He emphasized that this was an estimate and he <br />would not know an actual figure until the pump was removed and opened up <br />to see the extent of the repair. It would not be my recommendation to spend <br />additional funds on a fire truck that would be worth less than $3,000 when <br />sold. We have already had to replace two engines in this particular fire truck <br />due to various mechanical problems with the engine. <br /> <br />With Engine 3 approaching 30 years old and the knowledge that the next <br />replacement period may be budget year 2003, I believe we could be <br />continually spending excess money on a vehicle that should have been <br />replaced earlier. Another issue is the continued rise in the cost of new fire <br />trucks on a 3-5 percent per year basis. Maintenance and repairs on the <br />current 1972 Ford pumper combined with the increased cost of a new pumper <br />may exceed the interest cost on an equipment certificate for a new pumper. <br /> <br />I am recommending replacement of Engine 3 in the timetable as described <br />above, and not spending additional funds at this time to repair the pump in <br />Engine 3. If you have any questions in reference to the replacement of Engine <br />3, please feel free to call me at the Elk River Fire Department, 763-441-4919. <br /> <br /> <br />