4.11 SR 04-18-2022
Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 4.11
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Consent April 18, 2022 Joe Libor, Deputy Fire Chief of Administration
Item Description Reviewed by
Fire Department Vehicle Purchase Mark Dickinson, Fire Chief & Director of Emergency
Management
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Approve, by motion, the purchase of two 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles for a total of $84,000 with further
authorization to set-up and equip the vehicles not to exceed a total cost of $102,268 for the purchase.
Background/Discussion
The Fire Department will be replacing two command vehicles from 2011 and 2013 per the fleet replacement plan
and due to age and increased maintenance/reliability issues. The vehicles being purchased will be used for the duty
officer program and by the deputy fire chief of administration for daily duties and response to emergencies.
The total cost per vehicle is expected to be $51,134, with costs outlined below.
2023 Chevrolet Tahoe (State Contract): $42,000
Vehicle Outfitting (Lighting, Sirens, Labor): $7,000
Graphics and Lettering: $2,134
Financial Impact
A total of $100,000 was budgeted in the 2022 Equipment Replacement Fund and approved in the 2022 budget.
Additional costs for equipment will be covered by the current and 2023 fire department budget.
Mission/Policy/Goal
Ensures reliable and immediate response by fire command staff to emergencies ensuring exceptional service to the
community.
Attachments
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The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity.
Updated: August 2020