2010-11-03 CC Extract of MNALBERTVILLE CITY COUNCIL
Extract of November 3, 2010
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Authorize Purchasing of a Pickup for the Fire Department with funding the Fire Department
Capital Equipment Account
Chief Mills began by explaining the Fire Department has been evaluating over the past couple of
years the need for a pickup truck that would be used as a command vehicle. Staff has been
budgeting for the pickup truck that would serve two purposes. The first purpose would be a
command station that would give firefighters the ability to get to the scene to assess the situation
and notify the other firefighters what type of additional equipment is needed. The second use of
the vehicle would be as an incentive for senior firefighters to stay in the area for on -call and take
the vehicle home.
Council member Sorensen wanted to make sure there are funds in the budget to purchase the
pickup and would have no affect on the 2010 or 2011 budgets. Chief Mills and Finance Director
Lannes both confirmed the pickup has been budgeted for as a Capital Outlay in 2009 and 2010.
CMs SorensenNetsch motioned to approve the low quote from Midway Ford in the amount of
$23,892 for a red Ford F-250 Long Box Crew Cab Pickup. Further to authorize the Fire Chief to
purchase the pickup's emergency lights, siren and miscellaneous equipment at a cost of
$4,392.92 and graphic lettering at a cost of $1,000 for a total cost of $29,285 excluding City
maintenance personnel costs to install the equipment with all funding the Fire Department
Capital Equipment Account. Motion carried unanimously.
Authorize Purchasing of Grass -fighting Equipment with funds from the Albertville Donation
Funds
Chief Mills stated that there was a grass fire in a nearby community that Albertville assisted. As
an outcome of the Firefighters helping put the grass fire out or controlling the flames, the
Albertville team discussed the need for a grass -fighting piece of equipment would be beneficial
for the City. As the area has developed there are areas that are still grassy. Over the past couple
of years, the Albertville Firefighters were called to duty to accidents along the Interstate, which
there are grassy areas that are of concern for the Firefighters. The gator would have the
capabilities of holding a 50-55 gallon water tank; in other words, approximately 400 pounds of
water. Assistant Chief Eull commented that the rig could hold more water; however, the more
water you transport the more difficult it is to control the gator.
Council member Wagner inquired if the Fire Department received quotes from other vendors,
which Mills reported that staff received pricing from other vendors and these were the best prices
for what the department was looking for.
CMs Fay/Mayor Klecker motioned to authorize the Albertville Fire Department to purchase of a
Grass -fighting equipment (Gator) with a trailer for a cost not to exceed $17,772.14 with the Fire
Department donation funds that are available in the 2010 budget. Motion carried unanimously.