HomeMy Public PortalAboutProposed Loan Order - Agenda 8a TOWN OF WATERTOWN
1630 Office of the Town Manager
Administration Building
149 Main Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Phone: 617-972.6465
Fax: 617-972.6404
www.watenown-magov
Michael J. Driscoll towrungr@watertown-magov
Town Manager
To: Honorable Town Council
From: Michael J. Driscoll, Town Manager
Date: November 5,2009
RE: Agenda Item -Proposed Loan Order
As you recall, I stated during the Fiscal Year 2011 Preliminary Budget Overview
Presentation at the October 27,2009 Town Council Meeting that it was my intention to
bring forward a proposed loan order for some of the items contained in the Fiscal Year
2009 Capital Improvement Program (see attached excerpt from the Fiscal Year 2010
Budget Message).
The acquisition of the proposed items is consistent with one of the Town's
priorities of not deferring maintenance and/or recognition of costs of capital equipment,
facilities and infrastructure to future years. The proposed loan order totals $881,000 and
the following is a list of the items for your review and consideration.
Fire Department Equipment $525,000
Pumper Truck $525,000
Enclosed please find correspondence from Mario A. Orangio, Fire Chief that
provides additional information on the Pumper Truck. The Pumper Truck will replace a
1994 E-One Sentry 1250 Model,
Police Department Equipment $186,000
Mobile Data System $186,000
Enclosed please find correspondence from Edward P. Deveau, Police Chief,
outlining the need for a new Mobile Data System.
Public Works Equipment $170,000
Front End Loader $170,000
Enclosed please find correspondence from Gerald S. Mee, Jr., Superintendent of
Public Works, outlining the need for the replacement of a Fire Alarm Bucket Truck and
Highway Division Front End Loader. As indicated in Mr. Mee's correspondence, the
Fire Alarm Bucket Truck will be purchased utilizing available monies from existing
Public Works Capital Project accounts.
Therefore,I respectfully request the attached Proposed Loan Order be placed on
the November 10, 2009 Town Council Agenda as a First Reading.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
cc: Mario A. Orangio, Fire Chief
Edward P. Deveau,Police Chief
Gerald S. Mee, Jr., Superintendent of Public Works
Phyllis L. Marshall,Town Treasurer/Collector
Thomas J. Tracy, Town Auditor
Excerpt from the Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Message,April 28,2009
Fiscal Year 2009 Loan Orders
As your recall,the Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Message dated April 22, 2008 stated Proposed Loan
Orders would be brought forward for various Capital items contained in the Fiscal Year 2009
CIP during Fiscal Year 2009. The acquisition of the proposed items is consistent with one of the
Honorable Town Council's priorities of not deferring maintenance and/or recognition of costs of
capital equipment, facilities and infrastructure to future years. The items that were to be
included in the Proposed Loan Orders are as follows:
• Victory Field Artificial Turf $1,250,000
• School Building Improvements $ 600,000
• Fire Department Equipment $ 445,000
• Public Works Equipment $ 383,000
• Victory & Fillipello Park Lighting $ 360,000
• Fire Alarm Duct $ 300,000
• Administration Building Improvements $ 200,000
• Police Equipment $ 186,000
• Coolidge Square Design $ 185,000
• Information Technology $ 159,000
• Fire Buildings Improvements $ 150,000
• Skating Arena Improvements $ 125,000
• Cunniff School Field 120,000
TOTAL $4,463,000
Given the fiscal constraints facing the Town,the list above has been revised with some items
being moved out at least one fiscal year or in the case of one of the proposed Information
Technology Improvements being completed utilizing previously appropriated monies.
Subsequent to the Honorable Town Council's adoption of conceptual recommendations on the
Fiscal Year 2010-2014 Capital Improvement Program, the following is the revised list of items
contained in the Fiscal Year 2009 CIP. Proposed Loan Orders will be brought forward in the
coming months.
• Fire Department Equipment $445,000
• Public Works Equipment $280,000
• Victory Field Improvements Design $100 0001
• Police Equipment $186,000
• Coolidge Square Design $185,000
• Information Technology 60,000
TOTAL $1,256,000
Design costs only. Project cost is$4M with$2M from fundraising/grants
PROPOSED LOAN ORDER
Ordered: that the sum of$881,000 is appropriated for the purchase of a Fire Pumper
Truck, Police Department Computers for Vehicles, and a Front End Loader for the
Department of Public Works; and to raise this appropriation the Town Treasurer with the
approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow$881,000 under Chapter 44 of the
General Laws, as amended, or any other enabling authority.
Roger P. Vacco
617.239.0401
fax 617.316.8227
rvacco ryeapolaw.coin
November 5, 2009
Peter B. Frazier, Senior V.P.
First Southwest Company
Municipal Advisory Group
54 Canal Street, Suite 320
Boston, Massachusetts 02114
Dear Peter: (Watertown Bonds—2009)
As requested I suggest the following form of loan order:
Ordered: that the following amounts are appropriated for the following purposes:
Amount purpose
$525,000 Purchase of Fire Pumper Truck
$186,000 Purchase of Police Equipment—Computers
for Vehicles
$170,000 Purchase of Front End Loader for
Department of Public Works
and that to meet these appropriations the Town Treasurer, with the approval
of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow$881,000 under Chapter 44
of the General Laws or any other enabling authority.
The order must be published at least 5 days prior to the holding of a public hearing with respect
to the order and its final passage and requires at least a two-thirds vote, as in the case of any
other loan order for bonds.
November 5, 2009
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Please call me if you have any questions about the suggested proceedings.
Yours faithfully,
Roger P.Vacco
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cc: Phyllis Marshall
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OFFICE OF CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT
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Tel.(617)972-6512•Fax(617)972-6575
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MARIO A.ORANGIO
Chief of Department
Memorandum
TO: Michael J. Driscoll, Town Manager
FROM: Chief Mario A. Orangio
DATE: November 5, 2009
SUBJECT: Replacement Pumper Truck
Replacement of 1250 GPM Pumper Truck
1. HISTORY—This 1994 E-One Sentry 1250 GPM Pumper Truck was purchased from
Greenwood Fire Apparatus by the Town of Watertown and put in front line service as a
new vehicle in 1995. It was put into service as a front-line apparatus with the intention of
providing personnel with the tools and equipment necessary to provide a multitude of
services, including initial fire attack, EMS and Hazardous Materials Response to name a
few. This vehicle has served the Town of Watertown well for the past fifteen(15) years
and age is taking its toll. This apparatus was recommended for replacement in the FY 2009
Capital Improvement Plan.
2. RESEARCH—Estimated cost for the total refurbishment of the pumper is in the
$275,000-$300,000. However, the caveat is the reconditioned pumper will only meet the
National Fire Protection Association(NFPA) Standards in existence in 1994 and not the
upgrades and changes found in the present NFPA 1901 Standard for Automotive Fire
Apparatus. Additionally, the cost of the refurbishment on such an old truck is not
recovered in a subsequent sale of the unit. The common lifespan for a frontline pumper is
15 years, 20 if extensively refurbished, followed by service in a reserve role for five to ten
more years with retirement from service at twenty-four years of total service.
3. PURPOSE OF THE VEHICLE—This vehicle responds to structure fires,alarms of fire,
motor vehicle crashes,heavy rescue,medical calls and various other calls. Examples:
a. Use of initial attack and backup hose lines.
b. Operating master stream devices.
c. Booster tank for immediate water supply (limited).
d. Tactical use of protective systems.
e. Rescue.
f. Overhaul.
4. REPLACEMENT VEHICLE—The recommendation from our staff is for a 1250 gpm
custom chassis pumper. The pumper should have:
a. 1,250 gallon per minute Hale or Waterous single stage pump.
b. 750 gallon booster tank for immediate hose deployment pending secured water
supply.
c. Stainless steel plumbing.
d. Fast attack monitor.
S. SPECIFICATIONS—Attached is a sample specification for a 1250 gpm custom chassis
pumper truck. This shows the specifications and pictures of the vehicle to be considered.
6. COST—As we have discussed both at Capital Improvement Planning meetings and before
the Town Council's Committee on Budget and Fiscal Oversight, initial vendor quotes put
the cost of a replacement vehicle at$445,000. This was the figure we used in preparing the
FY 2009 CIP. The variable that was of concern at the time was that rising costs associated
with construction, such as the price of steel,might drive up the cost of the unit. We have
researched several manufacturers for this type of vehicle and the price ranged up to
$500,000.00. Unfortunately, these costs have increased and now the low end of the
researched quotes is in the $500,000 range with a high end of$550,000. In order to make
this acquisition feasible,the amount of this capital purchase should be adjusted upward to a
minimum of$525,000 to ensure proper funding. The list of manufacturers includes:
a. Emergency-One
b. Pierce
c. Seagrave
7. TIMING—This type of vehicle may take as long as twelve (12)months to order and
receive delivery. Our situation is the need to replace the existing vehicle as soon as
possible. The FY 2009 Capital Improvement Plan does have the pumper replacement in
the schedule, but combined with the ordering, it puts the replacement off for up to two
years.
8. CURRENT COMPLEMENT TOWN OF WATERTOWN,-There are eight (8) vehicles
in the fleet servicing the Town of Watertown. All five(5) front-line and one (1) reserve
fire apparatus are manufactured by Emergency-One, Ocala, Florida:
a. One (1) 2007 aerial ladder
b. One (1) 2005 95' aerial platform
c. Four (4)pumpers, (three frontline-2003,1994, one reserve)
d. Two (2)rescues (one frontline-2008, one reserve-2003)
9. CONCLUSIONS:
a. Do not refurbish the vehicle. The refurbished pumper will not meet current NFPA
Standard 1901 for a front-line pumper truck.
b. Purchase new vehicle which will meet NFPA Standard 1901, enhance firefighter
safety and effectiveness and increase public safety.
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undergo extensive third-party testing. Internal and externally mounted equipment is placed in a natural, ergonomic position
for easier and safer movement from or around apparatus.
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undergo extensive third-party testing. Internal and externally mounted equipment is placed in a natural, ergonomic position
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EDWARD P. DEVEAU
CHIEF OF POLICE
MEMORANDUM
TO: MICHAEL J. DRISCOLL, TOWN MANAGER
FROM: EDWARD P. DEVEAU, CHIEF OF POLICE vp
DATE: NOVEMBER 5, 2009
SUBJECT: MOBILE DATA SYSTEM
I would like to request your consideration in replacing the Police Department's current mobile data
system. A mobile data system provides computer access to patrol officers in cruisers. The existing
system was purchased in 2000. The following list will demonstrate the difference in the mobile
computers presently in ten of the department's cruisers and the technological advances gained with the
implementation of up to date mobile terminals.
The present mobile data system:
o Does not allow officers the ability to write reports, view photos or see cruiser call status in
the car;
o Uses a Radio Frequency (RF) backbone which does not have the capability to handle
implementation of newer technologies, resulting in the prevention of report writing and
photo viewing in the car;
o Utilizes Windows 95 Operating System in mobile computers while the server uses
Windows NT; neither of which have been supported by Microsoft for a number of years;
o Neither the computers or the system server are able to be upgraded to newer operating
systems nor are either supported by manufacturers.
The proposed mobile data system:
o Allows the majority of incident and traffic accident report writing to be done in the cruisers;
0 Expanded to include seventeen marked cruisers and portable lap top use for Detectives;
o Uses the newest technology to allow for the highest data utilization attainable at this time;
o Allows the transmission of pictures to the cruisers to include operator license photos
and departmental booking photos which allows for better identification of motor
vehicle operators, suspects or wanted persons;
o Has the capability to allow the officers to obtain motor vehicle status merely by speaking to
the computer with no need to take eyes off the road;
o Provides the backbone for the Fire Department's upcoming mandate for electronic
submission of patient data from computers in the two rescue/ambulance vehicles;
o All required equipment can easily be move to the new police station.
When comparing one system to another, all of the differences point to the most important one of all
which is the replacement of the current, outdated mobile data system will allow the police cruisers to
remain out on patrol, putting public safety on a higher level than we are currently experiencing in
Watertown due to the fact that officers spend a good portion of their shift inside the police station
performing essential duties their job requires. With the enhanced mobile data system, these duties will
be able to be done while out in their patrol sectors.
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TO: Michael J. Driscoll i
Town Manager
FROM: Gerald S. Mee, Jr.
Superintendent of Public Works
DATE: 4 November2009
RE: Capital Equipment
The two items below have been previously discussed before the Town Council's
Committee on Budget and Fiscal Oversight and are critical to our operation. For your
information I have given a brief description of their use.
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Fire Alarm Bucket Truck $110,000
The current vehicle is a 1996 Ford diesel chassis with a 35 foot aerial bucket. This
vehicle is critical to the Fire Alarm operation of the Department of Public Works as well
as use for installation and repair of lighting, including street lighting, outside of the normal
street lighting contract.
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This vehicle is also used for the repair, maintenance and installation of all building
lighting and holiday season lighting on the trees in Watertown Square.
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The current vehicle is in poor condition.
Hiahwav Division Front End Loader $ 170,000
This front end loader is a 1993 piece used in the day to day operations of the
Department, from a number of different functions: excavation, loading of debris, as well
as loading de-icing materials during winter operations.
Although our loaders are in relatively good condition because they are so valuable to the j
operations of the Department, its age, regular use and highly valuable nature places this
item high on the replacement program.
Purchase of this loader would eliminate the need for leasing of a front end loader during
the winter months producing a savings of approximately$28001 month for each of the
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four winter months.
Given the state and local financial conditions at the present time,we have aggressively
researched multiple existing Public Works Capital Project accounts and would offer to
purchase the fire alarm bucket truck utilizing available monies from these accounts.
Hopefully, this would provide flexibility and would assist in securing the$ 170,000 front
end loader.
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