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City Council Work MTG 041326

East Bethel City CouncilTuesday, April 14, 2026
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Fire apparatus procurement strategy

Staggered fire vehicle replacement schedule

Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) funding and adjustments

Leasing vs. outright purchase of fire apparatus

Evaluation of fire engine trade-in values

City budget and tax levy impact assessments

Consideration of paid family leave mandate letter

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Notable Quotes (3)

If we stagger it, when we buy the next one in, 2030, that will have the new engine. you will end up having to pay more for that model.

— Fire Chief
Procurement StrategyExplaining the cost implications of delaying purchases.

My question is is this going to affect the levy? Are we going to have to levy for some of this money in the future?

— Mayor
Budget/LevyQuestioning the impact on taxpayers.

I think the leasing is going to have the least amount of impact on our residents while protecting them at the same time.

— Council Member Mundle
Procurement MethodSupporting the lease option.

People (8)

MikeFinance Staff

Provides financial modeling and budget analysis for apparatus and CIP.

1 quote

“The CIP does have to be adjusted to account for these increases that we're seeing.”

Regarding the need to increase the levy to fund equipment.

Fire ChiefFire Chief

Proposes staggered procurement plans to align with 20-year lifecycles.

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“The proposed plan to purchase one now, one in 30, and one in 33 is a proposed plan. It it can be modified.”

Emphasizing the flexibility of the proposed procurement schedule.

MayorMayor

Facilitates discussion and inquires about levy impacts.

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“Is it is it your preference to stagger it as we're kind of presenting here?”

Seeking consensus on the procurement model.

Council Member MillerCouncil Member

Engaged in initial apparatus issue discussions.

Council Member SmithCouncil Member

Collaborated on apparatus strategy.

Council Member UrklCouncil Member

Suggested adjusting purchase timelines for budget flexibility.

Council Member MundleCouncil Member

Inquired about potential offsets from selling older equipment.

NatePublic Works Staff

Consulted on long-term capital maintenance models.

Events & Meetings (1)

  • April 13, 2026: Council Work Meeting
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