HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.A.5. Fire Chief Vehicle CITY OF SHAKOPEE
Memorandum
TO: Mayor and Council ~Y~°~~~~
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Gregg Voxland, Finance Director
SUBJ: Fire Chief Vehicle Acquisition
DATE: December 13, 2007
Introduction
The 2008 equipment list shows $45,000 for an additional vehicle for the
new Fire Department Chief. SW vehicles included in the state contract
are listed below. SW's are common vehicles for Fire Chief's in
Minnesota.
If a vehicle is to be available soon after the potential starting date
of the new chief, it would be timely to order it now. Otherwise, it
could wait until the new chief is selected to have that person's input
on what type of vehicle is needed.
Background
The 2008 state contract for sport utility vehicles (4x4) includes the
following:
Dealer EPA
Model Price Rating Engine
Chevrolet Tahoe 31,852.08 14/19 5.3
Chevrolet Trail Blazer 19,859.90 14/20 4.2
Ford Explorer 21,892.00 13/19 4.0
Ford Escape Hybrid 24,296.86 29/27 2.3
Ford Escape 16,275.00 19/24 2.3
Staff recommends the Explorer because it is less expensive than the
Tahoe and although just slightly smaller than the Trail Blazer inside,
it has a better safety rating. The Fire Chief considered the Escape to
be too small but is shown just for comparison purposes.
Contract price - Explorer $21,892.00
Extra keys 49.00
21,941.00
Action
Move to purchase a 2008 Ford Explorer off of the state contract in the
amount of $21,941.00.
G egg Voxland
Finance Director