11/18/2008 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Minutes

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Capital Improvement Program Committee Minutes November 18, 2008 logo FixeDepartment: (continued) With regards to vehicle computing, Chief Baker indicated that this function is not a CIP request as it has been supported by grants, MCAT. fining, and through the ambulance replacement program. 'fhe purchase of a new Res Pu r Enom , a cost of$627,000 was included in the Fire Chief s capital request for FY20 1 . The vehicle would replace the department's 1988 pumper. Chief Baler indicated that he would continue to lnvestigat possible grant funding initiatives. Such avenues include the MMR and possibly working with the Tribal Council to seek other areas for potential funding contributions. y The replacement of the SMpMisors vehicle, a Chevy Tahoe with 61,000 F miles is in the Fire Chief s CIP program request for FY201 0. Af the time of replacement,the vehicle is estimated to have in excess of 70,000 miles. The 2004 vehicle would be reassigned to the Town's vehicle pool. In Flo 11 the cardiac defibrillators are scheduled for replacement upgrade. The projected cost is$8 1,000. The Town Accountant indicated that she would obtain an opinion from the ICOR with i respect to guidelines for the use of ambulance receipts funds. It was noted that funds from the Ambulance Receipts Account are presently used for medical supplies,.stipends for EMT recertification and items that directly involve the arnbulance. Policea a�trnent: Rodney Collins, Chief of Police prioritized capital improvement program funds requested for FY2010. Funding deemed mission critical includes appropriation for Year 2 of the 10 vehicle Replacement Pro rarr. a cost of $105,000 and Year 2 of 4 Police vehicles (detectives) for the sung of $40,000. In accordance with the Police Department's vehicle replacement plan,the referenced funding ensures continuity necessary for the operation and safety of the department. Included in the capital request for FY201 o is the Re,placement of . Fishings projected to cost$23,185.86. Prior CIP funding was obtained � to replace wom and outdated mature. New furnishings are conducive to a professional working environment and have given the staff a great boost in morale. Funding would be year two of a three-year project.