HomeMy WebLinkAbout[05n] Tanker Repairs �'���P� Fire Board Agenda item 5-B
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MEETING DATE:November 7th,2012
AGENDA ITEM: Unit#4 Tanker/Tender
BQCKGROUND INFORMATION:Our Tanker was purchased new in 1999 from Central Fire out of Lyons
SD. We have had quite a few issues with this since we took delivery of it along with major leaking of
water of the last 2 months. The tank does carry a 20 year warranty,prorated after the first ten years,so
we took it down on Monday October 22nd and pick it up Friday October 26th. They said that there was
a few cracks that they fixed,a fitting that came loose,2 valves that were leaking, bolts that had broken
on the top two covers, and a bad design on the overflow cover that they tried to fix. So far,the tank
has not leaked any water,and I have yet to see the bill. I believe that this truck could last longer than
the 20 years that it was given, however l don't believe that the tank will last that long. We did have
Engfe out of Sauk Centre come and iook at the truck and he said he could put a brand new tank in for
around$30,000.00. As the current chief, I think the best option the board would have if we continue to
have problems with the tank is to have Engel put the new tank on the 1999 chassis.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: None at this time(Est.$30,000.00)
ATTACHMENTS:
REQUESTED ACTION: Nane at this time,but make sure the Fire Board is aware of this option down the
road.
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