Title
Fire Apparatus Reserve/Funding Plan Briefing
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Discussion only. No action requested.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive a briefing and discuss the Fire Apparatus Reserve/Funding Plan.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive a briefing and discuss the Fire Apparatus Reserve/Funding Plan.
Staff Contact:
Aaron BeMiller, Finance Director, 360.753.8465
Presenter(s):
Matt Morris, Fire Chief
Jay Burney, City Manager
Background and Analysis:
Discussions took place in 2023 about the need to order two new fire engines as replacement for engines that have met or exceeded their useful life but are still in service as reserve engines. The estimated cost for the engines is $2.6 million and, due to wait times for delivery of the engines, needed to be ordered for planned delivery in 2028. The City has historically paid for new fire equipment using year-end funds and other available monies.
In 2024, the City Council approved a budget which included $425,000 to establish a fire reserve. This agenda item will provide an update on the fire engine purchase and the plan for payment.
Climate Analysis:
This agenda item is expected to result in no impact to greenhouse gas emissions.
Equity Analysis:
One of the goals of the City's budget process is to ensure that city services are provided equitably to our residents and business communities, as well as the greater Olympia community. This agenda item is not expected to further impact known disparities in our community.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Members of the community may have an interest in this agenda item as it is related to City finances and fiscal governance.
Financial Impact:
The estimated cost for the new fire engines is $2.6 million.
Options:
1. Receive information on the fire apparatus reserve and funding plan.
2. Do not receive information on the fire apparatus reserve and funding plan.
3. Reschedule the discussion to another meeting.
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