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r COUNCIL MEETING REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION NOV 1 0 1997 DATE: ITEM NO: / j (q Department Approval: Name Ron Moorse Title City Administrator Administrator Reviewed:Agenda Section: City Administrator's Report Item Description: Long Lake Fire Service Contract for the Years 1998-2000 Attachments; A. Agreement and Contract for Fire Protection From the City of Long Lake for the Years 1998-2000 B. Letter from the Long Lake City Administrator Regarding the 1998 Fire Service Budget and Agreement The city of Long Lake has submitted the 1998/2000 Fire Serv ice Agreement for the city's approval. The cost for 1998 is $109,316. This is an increase of $5,727 or 5.53% over 1997. The increase is due to a 3.96% budget increase, and an increase in Orono's share of the budget based on the cost allocation formula. Orono's share of the budget has increased from 68.8% to 69.9% due to significant increases in market value and fire rescue calls. The cost of fire service for the years 1999 and 2000 will be determined based on fire department budget amounts in those years and the cost allocation formula, with fire department increases not to exceed 4% in any one year. Special Equipment Purchase In addition to the of)erating budget, the Long Lake Fire Department is proposing a special equipment purchase for 1998. 'fhe fire department would like to purchase 5 inch fire hose to serve those areas that are a challenge because of topography or location of the nearest water source. These areas are primarily outside the city of Long Lake and in the contract cities of Orono and Medina. At this time the Long Lake Fire Department is proposing to purchase $18,000 worth of hose. This cost also includes some changes necessaiy to existing equipment to make connections from smaller diameter hose as well as connections to existing fire vehicles. Based on the current cost allocation formula, Orono's share of this cost would be $12,643. Staff recommends obtaining additional information regarding this request prior to making a final decision. If this request is approved, staff suggests earmarking a portion of the projected 1997 General Fund Budget surplus for this expenditure. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED: Motion to approve the agreement and contract for fire protection from the city of Long Lake for the years 1998-2000, and to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract documents. ________