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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Public Safety Committee
October 24, 1991
Committee: Chairman Garrett, Trustees Aldrich and
Habecker
Attending: Chairman Garrett, Trustee Habecker
Also Attending: Town Administrator Klaphake, Police Chief
Racine, Fire Chief Rumley, Clerk O'Connor
Absent: Trustee Aldrich
Chairman Garrett called the Committee meeting to order at 2:00 P.M.
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
1991 Christmas Parade. The Committee reviewed a Parade Permit
for the 1991 Christmas Parade which will be held November 29,
1991 from 6:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. Approximately 25 floats, 4
bands, and the like, will assemble on Cleave Street, continue
to Spruce Drive, along West Elkhorn Avenue and conclude at the
Parks Department Office east of the Chamber of Commerce
Building. Affected merchants along Cleave Street will be
notified that the street will be closed at approximately 6:00
P.M. November 28th through the time of the parade. The
Committee recommends approval of the parade route, as
presented.
The Committee noted the large attendance the Christmas Parade
attracts in one day versus the ski area.
November Meeting Date. Due to scheduling conflicts in
November, the Committee recommends scheduling the next meeting
on Wednesday, November 20 at 3:00 P.M.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Acquisition of New Fire Truck - Discussion. Equipment. Chief
Rumley stated that the 1947 LaFrance Fire Truck was taken out
of service in 1990. The Department has researched
retrofitting an existing 1983 truck; however, the cost is
approximately $115,000. Purchase of a used aerial fire truck
would cost approximately $300,000. A demonstration unit:
Sparton Baron (cab and chassis), 75' Aerial Apparatus, 1,500
gpm pump and 300 gal. tank ladder truck is available for
$357,000.
Insurance Rating. The Town's current insurance fire rating is
six; without this necessary equipment, the rating could be
reclassified to nine. Chief Rumley provided an illustration
of homeowner's rates comparing a rate change from Class 6 to
9 that concluded that the average increase from seven various
underwriters would be $166.00/household/year. Commercial
rates would also be substantially higher.
Financing. Cost of the "demo" truck = $357,00; a 10%
downpayment = $35-,000; debt service = approximately
$54,000/year. Administrator Klaphake reported that the 1992
Budget does contain $54,000 which can be used for debt service
(the unit would be financed over seven years). As there are
no funds budgeted in the 1991 Budget, Chief Rumley advised
that if the acquisition is approved, the Fire Department will
launch a fund-raising campaign in an attempt to raise $75.000
by the first of the year. The Department would be prepared to
begin the campaign immediately.
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The Committee questioned funding alternatives, i.e. raising
property taxes, and the urgency of proceeding without delay.
The Department, via the Estes Park Volunteer Fire Department,
Inc., has completed all documentation and is now a qualified
non-profit organization with respect to its ability to accept
tax deductible contributions.
Recommendation. The Committee recommends proceeding with:
(1) the acquisition of the aerial ladder truck in the amount
of $357,000, (2) the financing option as presented, to include
the fund-raising campaign, adjusting the 1991 Budget to
authorize the $35,000 downpayment expenditure, and (3) due to
the urgent nature of the request, a Special Town Board meeting
be scheduled on Wednesday, October 30 (study session at 12:00
Noon/Administration Conference Room, special meeting at 12:45
P.M./Board Room) to act upon the Committee's recommendations.
There being no further business, Chairman Garrett adjourned the
meeting at 2:30 P.M.
Vickie O'Connor, CMC, Town Clerk
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