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Home My WebLink AboutPACKET Public Safety 1991-10-244 I > PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE October 24, 1991 AGENDA POLICE DEPARTMENT 1. Christmas Parade 2. Change November's Public Safety Meeting to 11/20/91 FIRE DEPARTMENT 1. New Fire Truck Purchase - Discussion REPORTS 1. Monthly 2. Correspondence * The Committee reserves the right to consider other appropriate business not available at the time the agenda was prepared. AF'PLICATION - ,'(Please type or print all information) DATE OF REQUEST: 10_/_2_/-9-L TYPE OF EVENT (Check the applicable one): ATHLETIC SPECIAL _X BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Foot Race, Parade, etc.): Christmas Paradp ORGANIZATION INFORMATION ORGANIZATION NAME: Town of Estes Park - Spprial Fvent< nppartment ADDRESS: P. 0. Box 1967 CITY & STATE: Estes Park. Colorado PHONE: L_-_) 586-6104- CONTACT PERSON: Bob Scott TITLE: Executive Di rectmHONE: c ) -586-6104- DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT DATECS): Beginning: 11 / 29 / 91 TIME: Beginning: 6: 00 AM - PM XX_ Ending: 11 / 29 91 Ending: 8:30 AM __ PM XX NOTE: If times will vary on subsequent days, attach explanation. LOCATION: (State Highway and Mileage) Highway 34 & 36 downton and highway 34 on Big Thompson West Elkhorn at Spruce Drive east to Big Thompson Ave. past Chamber of Commerce PROPOSED ROUTE(S): PROPOSED DETOUR(S): Line up will be on Cleave Street Parade Route - Spruce Drive to West Elkhorn East to Parks Department Office by the Chamber of Commerce DESCRIBE THE NECESSITY OF HAVING THE EVENT ON A HIGHWAY: DESCRIPTION OF EVENT IN DETAIL (include number of participants description of the activity to be conducted on the highway, number and type of animals. description of any vehicle or materials to be used Use additional sheets if necessary. Attach a map): About 25 floats, 4 bands and misc. The undersigned hereby agrees to pay the total actual cost to the State Patrol and the Department ot Highways for conducting any highway closures related to the event described herein and to submit payment in advance for the estimated cost of such closures and to pay for and provide 1,ability insurance,n an amount to be determined by the Chief of the State Patrol. The under- signed understands that any costs in excess 01 the estimated cost must be paid to the Colorado State Patrol following the event and that it the estimated cost exceeds the actual cost, the balance will be refunded. 1, the undersigned, further certify that the state,nents contained herein or attached hereto are true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. , f) Special Events Department c - 41-#24- 0>rn 1 449' ORGANIZXT,O-N- SIGNATURE / 1 OATE .. November 1, 1991 TO: 'Fire-y Friends' of The Volunteer Fire Department of Estes Park FROM: 'Fire-y Friends' of The Volunteer Fire Department of Estes Park If the Volunteer Fire Department does not acquire an aerial fire truck in the next four months, service to residents and businesses will not be assured and insurance rates will go up and up, again. We now have a rating of "6". That rating is probably going to be a "9" without the needed equipment. We do not want to be an Oakland California! Why are we in this situation? Repair of the 1947 LaFrance -- not feasible; Retrofit existing 1983 Spartan General Pumper with an aerial application-- approximate cost $115,000--would call for a total redesign and the truck would be out of service for six months; Purchase a used aerial fire truck--a used fire truck would cost approximately $300,000. FOR ASSURANCE AND INSURANCE PURPOSES the Volunteer Fire Department needs to have an aerial fire truck! Chief Jack Rumley and other department members have studied the situation for more than six months. The type of aerial truck needed will cost about $400,000. The Town will allocate funds up to 75% of the $400,000 cost. As a "Fire-y Friend" - will you please become a much needed 'Financial Friend'? From Frontier Adjusters (over 20 years of experience in fire claims), Howard Williams: ... I have seen time and time again the differences between well equipped, well led fire responses and the results when equipment is inadequate or unavailable. ... In a community the size of Estes Park a ladder truck with at least a three to four story capacity and snorkel is as necessary as hoses. ... The capacity to move men on and off of an involved structure quickly and safely speaks for itself. Most departments do not have the equipment to attain access to much more than two stories without a ladder or lift type unit. ... Without the capacity to put water onto a fire from above, particularly on commercial and flat roofed structures, the risk of more extensive structural damages cannot be overlooked. ... I know from experience how costly fires can be to small communities. I hope that this will not be another situation where the acts are taken in haste to be repented at leisure. ILLUSTRATION OF HOMEOWNERS RATE - 4 FROM CLASS 6 TO CLASS 9 - ANNUAL . $100,000 Coverage ISO ISO DIFFERENCE COMPANY CLASS 6* CLASS 9* (ANNUALLY) 1 $317.00 $530.00 $213.00 2 265.00 414.00 149.00 3 366.00 604.00 238.00 4 201.00 308.00 107.00 5 232.00 324.00 92.00 6 227.00 386.00 159.00 7 217.00 422.00 205.00 The conclusion is that the average increase for these seven companies would be approximately $166.00 per household annually. The commercial rates for a protection class 9 would also be substantially higher and the availability of companies would decrease. An example: Class 6 Class 9 Difference $300,000 to $847.00 $979.00 $131.00 $600,000 coverage The accountant of Estes Park Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. says the corporation is a qualified non-profit organization. Contributions are tax deductible, assuming of course that the donor itemizes deductions on his or her individual income tax return. Individuals with adjusted gross income in excess of $100,000 may receive only a partial benefit for their contributions. Such individuals should check with their tax preparer for the limitations on their itemized deductions for 1991 and future years. Checks should be made payable to: Estes Park Volunteer Fire Department. Inc. P.O. Box Estes Park, CO 80517 * ISO - Insurance Service Office; sets rates nationally. Estes Park Romance j the Rockies Association November 19,1991 To: Members of the Safety Committee, Town of Estes Park The Estes Park Romance of the Rockies Association in conjunction with the SRecial Events committee requests permission to have *rse-drawn bay rides )following a circular route in downtown Estes Park (including Elkhom Avenue) as part of our Valentine's weekend special events on Saturday through Monday,(F@GruaryiltÂ®3 (Insurance coverage of the hay rides, if occurring on Elkhorn Avenue would be the responsibility of the operator ' -and the Rolicy would be reviewed and approved by Bob Scott, Special Events Chairman.)( The route has not been determined for certain at this time but would be reviewed and approved by Police Chief, David Racine.3 The rides would be available to the public for a nominal fee. Last year the rides were operated by Aspen Lodge at a cost of $3 per ride. It will more than likely be the same this year. The main change from last year is that we would like the rides to be allowed to(travel throu@ downtown on Elkhopn Avenuejresulting in more exposure to the public. vWe realize that in oider to do this, the operator must bear the burden of insurance coverage rat~er than the Town of Estes Park 4 -' - 6=~. ~~ Thank you for your consideration. dk,-0 /52= Sincerely; 4.4a-,t*,Â·u, 8 Dianne Seybold , 1/.i-50.LUC11 d P.O. Box 373 Â· Estes Park, Colorado 80517 Â· 1-800-44 ESTES (443-7837)