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Depending on bids/specs, an average pumper can range from $400,000 to $550,000. In the budget under FY 10, there is $525,000 budgeted for a pumper and in FY 12 there is $570,000 budgeted for a second pumper. Due to the cell phone tax settlement we were able to set aside funding for the pumper in a designated reserve fund specifically for the trucks. This was not done in the past as fire apparatus was not a part of the fleet management program. Designated reserve funds are not counted against the Council reserve goal of 17%. The FY 10 allocation for the pumper is split between general fund revenues and designated reserves. In order to purchase the two trucks, $350,000 was set aside in the designated reserve fund.The remainder of the cost would come from general fund revenue. The undesignated reserve is currently at 26%, spending $1million on the Wilson properties brings the undesignated reserve to 22.5%. Purchasing the fire trucks with a property tax supported bond issue, will allow $350,000 currently in designated reserve to return to the undesignated reserve and relieve future general fund obligations. By passing a bond issue, the designated reserves return to undesignated reserves, and you will actually increase your undesignated reserve back up to around 23.5%. As the Mayor mentioned, WU has indicated they would provide us land at Vernon and Westgate to build a new firehouse. A new firehouse would be an additional $3 million. If you are considering a bond issue, you might want to consider a full $4 million. An election costs $50,000, so the preference will be to run the bond on the April 2010 ballot to avoid incurring additional ballot expense. grant for the Missouri’s The University City Police Department is applying for a Highway Safety Program . The grant will help develop and implement a plan that focuses on hazardous moving violations (such as speeding, following too closely, driving too fast for conditions, red-light running, improper lane changes, and failure to yield) at high crash locations and corridors. Local law enforcement efforts contribute toward an overall 2% reduction in fatalities and disabling injuries attributable to hazardous driving crashes. The grant request is included in your amended May 18 agenda for approval. Please let me know if you have any questions. 4Annual The University City Parks Foundation invites you to participate in their th Fundraising Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 20 at Ruth Park Golf Course. All revenues will go to the Parks Foundation and the new First Tee junior golf program at Ruth Park. Registration, driving range and putting greens are open to all participants at 12:00 Noon. Lunch is provided. Each foursome will play with an area golf pro – in what is called a “scramble” -- with a shotgun start at 1:00 PM followed by dinner and awards from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. There will be a hole-in-one and other contests and a silent auction. Entry fee is $100 per golfer, for 18 holes with cart and dinner – and a free weekday 9 holes of golf for later use. Dinner and auction only - $25 per person. Registration, sponsor, and auction donation forms can be obtained at Ruth Park or by contacting Judy Prange of the UCPF at jprange@holycommunion.net or at 314-721- 7401.