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Session 1660, Minutes February 26, 1996 Page 5 means the City does not need to utilize prior year reserves. Most of the expenditure increase is for recycling expansion and is covered in pan by grants. Mrs. Thompson movod approval and Mr. Schoomer seconded the motion. All voted Aye. The list of budget transfers will become pan of the record. PURCHASE OF PUMPER TRUCK FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT The City Manager said bid invitations and specifications for purchase of a new fire pumper, including trade on a 1984 Seagrave, were sent to eight dealers of fire apparatus, with the following response: Dealer Seagrave Fire Apparatus Sutphen Fire Apparatus Saulsbury Fire Apparatus Net Price $328,645 310,920 (no trade in) 291,489 Delivery 200 working days 10 months 10-12 months At~er careful review of the bids, it was recommended that the Saulsbury pumper be purchased for $291,489. This includes extensive replacement equipment ranging from hose nozzles and axes to a generator and vehicle emrication tool. Funding will be from local use tax, with $280,000 budgeted this year and the balance from Contingency. If this tax is not available, the City can arrange a loan as needed. Mr. Wagner moved approval as recommended. Mr. Cotton seconded the motion, but asked why the administration did not wait to order this truck until it is known whether the courts will approve the use tax. Mr. Ollendorffsaid a year's lead time is needed when ordering this type of vehicle; also, the City has been putting $80,000 a year into a fire replacement fund, which now has $100,000 in it. With the current year and next year's funds, the total will be close to what is needed to pay for the pureper. If the use tax is not available, the remainder needed may be borrowed. In response to Mr. Schoomer, Mr. Ollendorff said the trade-in amount was $13,400, and Saulsbury's bid was not only the lowest but the best in terms of meeting specifications. All voted Aye. SITE PLAN - 8522 OLIVE The City Manager recommended approval of expansion of the not-for-profit social service agency in a portion of the office building at 8522 Olive, subject to the following conditions: 1. Off-street parking spaces shall be striped. 2. Signs shall be in strict conformance with the provisions of the University City Sign Code. Mrs. Thompson moved approval. Mr. Cotton seconded the motion, and all voted Aye.