Discussion on Options for Existing Tanker Being Replaced

In 2013 city council authorized the replacement of Tanker #21. (the first large apparatus purchased by the Ramsey Fire Department) Delivery of the replacement apparatus is expected within the first 3 weeks of November. Staff would like to discuss the feasibility of selling the 1989 existing tanker to the City of Nowthen who has shown informal interest in acquiring this vehicle. The purpose of tonights discussion is to discuss:
#1 If Ramsey wants to pursue selling the vehicle to the City of Nowthen
#2 Price range
#3 Other options

The new vehicle is in the final stages of completion. The new vehicle will not be considered "in-service" until internal training has been completed and staff is comfortable with the switch. Staff is suggesting an "in-service" date of around the first of 2015. Anytime after that, a process of transferring Tanker #21 to Nowthen could be completed if council authorizes staff accordingly.

The purchase of the new apparatus was authorized in 2012 and 2013 with funding provided from the issuance of capital equipment certificates in 2013.

Staff has received 2 quotes for the existing apparatus. The quoted range is from $12,000-$15,000.

If council authorizes the sale of existing vehicle to Nowthen, the funds will be used to offset the cost of the new vehicle.

Fire Chief

Council to authorize staff to proceed with discussions with the City of Nowthen for details, including price, of the existing apparatus. If council authorizes staff to move forward, a future council case will be generated for declaring the existing vehicle excess equipment and authorize the existing vehicle to be sold to the city of Nowthen.