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COIlMru McrPTING <br />m \ A 2005REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br />DATE:Fcb^rLVr^^lW <br />ITEM NO:13 <br />DcpaHncit Approval: <br />Nsint RonMoorie <br />Title City Administrslor <br />AdmiBistmtor Reviewed: <br />IteBi Deecriptioa: Nivarre Firefighter^ear Purchaie <br />Agenda Section: <br />City Administrator's Report <br />The Excelsior Fire District has been very successful in recruiting new firefighters for the Navarre fire <br />station. In addition to the eight firefighters who have completed Firefighter I training, there are fourteen <br />new recruits who are currently in Firefighter I training. These new recruHs each need a set of gear to <br />enable them to participate in training, and ultimately to enable them to respond to fire calls. <br />The gear includes turn-out gear (bunker pants, jacket, and suspenders) a nomex protective hood, gloves, <br />boots, helmet. SCBA mask, and spanner wrench. The total cost of this gear, per firefighter, is $2,078. <br />The total cost to equip 14 firefighters is $29,092 (plus sales tax) <br />COUNCIL ACTION KKQUESTED: <br />Motion to approve the purchase of gear for the new Navarre Firefighters, in the amount of <br />$30,983, and to amend the General Fund budget to reflect the expenditure.