MEMORANDUM _ OU \ C
NOV 2 1:1977

Mayor and Council November 17th, 1977

FROM: = Building and Protection Committee

Re: Vehicles for Fire Department

The Committee met and discussed acquisition of a vehicle for the new Deputy
Fire Chief as well as replacement of the Fire Prevention Officer's vehicle.

The Committee recommends the acquisition of a compact car for use by the Deputy
Fire Chief. Funds are available in the Operating Budget that ceuld be transferred
to permit this capital expenditure prior to the end of the year. Funds are
available in view of the fact that the Deputy Fire Chief's position was budgeted
for six months and will be filled for only two months. .

The small car presentiy being used by the Fire Prevention Officer is due for
‘replacement and has been incurring increased maintenance costs. The Fire Chief
has recommended its replacement with a small pick-up truck which can be used
for transporting equipment and hose, etc. This replacement would be financed |
from the Equipment Fund as the Fire Department have been contributing te the
Equipment Replacement Fund by way of rental charges on this vehicle.

The Committee recommends the acquisition of these two vehicles out of the 1977.
Budget, as outlined. .