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AGENDA ITEM <br />Date: September 22, 2025 <br />Title: Repair Capital Equipment - El Engine Replacement <br />Presenter: Shea Chwialkowski, Interm Fire Chief <br />Section: Public Safety Report <br />Item: 14 <br />Purpose: <br />The purpose of this proposal is to secure Council approval of $37,043.81 to replace the internal <br />combustion engine in Orono Fire Department Engine 1. This is the most reliable and cost-effective <br />solution, recommended by the City's lead mechanic and supported by both Orono and Long Lake <br />Fire Department leadership. <br />2. Background: <br />Engine 1 is the Duty Crew engine, responding to approximately 82% of all emergency calls for <br />both Orono and Long Lake. In recent months, its motor has developed repeated reliability <br />problems that jeopardize operational readiness. The City's lead mechanic has determined <br />replacement is the most practical and cost-effective solution, a position supported by leadership <br />from both departments. <br />It is important to note that the soonest its replacement would be delivered is at least one year from <br />now. Even after the new fire engine is secured, the current Engine 1 will remain essential as a <br />backup apparatus and may continue serving as a back-up engine and/or first -out unit for paid -on - <br />call firefighters. This makes maintaining its reliability critical to both present and future <br />operations. <br />3. Summary: <br />Engine 1, a frontline apparatus serving Orono and Long Lake, has recurring motor reliability <br />issues. Replacing the engine with a new unit from TransWest Trucks (St. Michael, MN) and <br />completing all labor in-house with Orono staff will restore dependability and significantly extend <br />service life. <br />4. Scope: <br />This project will address the removal and replacement of the internal combustion engine in Orono <br />Fire Department Engine 1. <br />The scope includes: <br />• Procurement of a replacement engine through TransWest Trucks (St. Michael, MN) that <br />meets the manufacturer's specifications for the apparatus. <br />• Removal of the existing engine and installation of the new unit. <br />• All labor to be performed internally by Orono staff, ensuring quality control, cost savings, <br />and continuity of maintenance practices. <br />• Inspection, testing, and calibration of the new engine to confirm operational readiness. <br />• Return of Engine 1 to frontline service in a safe and fully reliable condition. <br />The scope does not include: <br />• Cosmetic work unrelated to the engine replacement. <br />109 <br />