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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-01-24 Council Minutes0 New Business Agenda Item (4) To. Reeve Hoppins Members of Council From Gene Kiviaho, CAO Date January 24, 2003 Page 10 Issue Enhancement of the new Kneehill County Fire Truck for the Acme Fire Department Background County administration met with the Acme Fire Chief and the D/C with respect to the purchase of a fire truck as part of the Muni 2002 Grant The Fire Department is currently scoping out the requirements and specifications for a new vehicle The County has been requested to consider allowing the Acme Fire Department to enhance the new County fire truck that will be placed in service for the Department The County has sufficient funds to purchase a 2 Door truck and the Department is requesting that they be allowed to upgrade the truck from a 2 Door to a crew cab at their expense The additional funds would be raised by the Acme Department Discussion The County has engaged Pommen & Associates to conduct an Emergency Services Review and that report is expected by March 2003 The report will contain recommendations with respect to County levels of service and vehicles standards Provided that the Fire Department meets County standards for a fire vehicle I urge Council to approve the request with conditions such as 1) The fire truck is 100% owned by the County 2) Any additional costs associated with the purchase and maintenance of an enhanced vehicle including insurance is the responsibility of the Acme Fire Department, 3) The full amount of the trade in value of the new fire truck is the property of the County Allowing Fire Departments to exhibit autonomy and latitude with appropriate conditions will continue to foster a cooperative working relationship In this respect Kneehill County and the ratepayers will be satisfied that County standards are met and the Fire Departments will have pride in the new purchase Recommendation That Council approve the Acme Fire Department request subject to the following conditions 1) The fire truck is 100% owned by the County 2) Any additional costs associated with the purchase and maintenance of the fire truck is the responsibility of the Acme Fire Department 3) The total value of the truck (ie trade in or insurance) belongs to the County ui L e iviaho Chie dmmistrative Officer