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REQUEST FOR ACTION TO Ci Council ITEM NUMBER 4.7.A. AGENDA SECTION Consent A enda MEETING DATE anu 3, 2011 PREPARED BY T. ohn Cunnin ham, Fire Chief ITEM DESCRIPTION Fire Department SUV REVIEWED By Tim Simon, Finance Director ACTION REQUESTED Request that the Council approve the purchase of a new SUV for the fire department and the required outfitting thereof. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION The Elk River Fire Department is seeking approval to move forward with the purchase of a new command vehicle. The new vehicle will be utilized by the Fire Chief for administrative and fire command duties. The current vehicle used by the Fire Chief (2004 Ford Expedition) will become the primary vehicle for the recently approved Duty Officer program. The current Ford Explorer utilized for the on- call duty officer will be removed as a front-line emergency response vehicle as it is well past the recommended replacement cycle for its intended use. In keeping with past practice, the fire department will work with the City's Fleet Committee on determining the long term use or disposal of the old Ford Explorer. The purchase of a full-size SUV will provide adequate space for carrying the equipment utilized for fire command functions including storage compartments, equipment mounts and electrical outlets. FINANCIAL IMPACT The new vehicle (2011 Chevrolet Tahoe) will be purchased off of the existing state contract from Thane Hawkins Polar Chevrolet for approximately $30,000. The remaining funds will be used to outfit the vehicle with emergency warning equipment, command/storage cabinets and technology/computer upgrades. The total amount will not exceed estimated budget of $45,000 in the equipment replacement fund. Action Motion by Second by Vote Follow Up N:\Public Bodies\City Council\Council RCA\Agenda Packet\O1-03-2011\2011-01-03 4 7A Fire Department SLJV.doc