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Session 1846 July 22, 2002 Agreement between University City and the International Association of Firefighters Local 2665 regarding wages and related matters. A separate memorandum is in place for captains and firefighters. Wage rates have been adjusted to conform with the pay ordinance approved by the City Council in June, 2002. Changes previously approved by the City Council relating to prevailing rights, fringe benefits, and related matters have all been included in the agreement update executed by representatives of the City and the Union. Official copies are on file in the office of the Director of Human Resources. Mr. Munkel moved adoption. Ms. Colquitt seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. AGENDA #3 - AERIAL LADDER PURCHASE: We have received three bids for replacing our 1982 aerial ladder truck, as follows: Name Price Trade In Total Metz Aerial $960,837 $56,500 $904,337 Bronto Aerial $799,500 $60,000(revised) $739,500 Sutphen Aerial $761,876 $50,000 $711,876 The lowest price available does not meet our specifications especially not fitting properly into our fire station. Mr. Ollendorff recommends accepting the proposal by Banner Fire Equipment, Inc. to furnish the Bronto Rescue Ladder Platform with trade in of our 1982 aerial tower at a net cost of $739,500. Payment will be made from the general fund prior year reserve when the vehicle is delivered and found to meet all specifications in July, 2003. It should be noted that our specifications called for a firefighting apparatus incorporating many items of updated technology and safety features as well as a full compliment of rescue, emergency medical, and fire extinguishment equipment. This vehicle is engineered for all types of ground-level rescue, emergency medical and firefighting service in addition to aerial rescue and fire extinguishing capabilities. With this vehicle we will be better able to protect the lives and property of University City residents and our mutual aid partners as well as affording maximum protection for our fire and emergency medical services staff. Mr. Wagner moved approval. Mr. Munkel seconded the motion. Mr. Lieberman said that there were some concerns from residents regarding this type of purchase because we don't have a lot of high rise buildings. The point was made that we were satisfying neighboring cities' needs whom we assist in mutual aid. Mr. Ollendorff replied that this is a necessary component only in what degree of protection we want to offer our citizens. Mr. Ollendorff stated that we have several eight or nine story buildings, which this vehicle could be used for. Other uses for this vehicle would be assisting buildings in need above three stories. It will also be helpful in putting 4