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Home My Public Portal About2021-09-28 Fire - Ladder Two - FinalMichael J. Driscoll Town Manager ToWN OF WATERTOWN Office of the Town Manager Administration Building 149 Main Street Watertown, MA 02472 Phone: 617-972-6465 www.watertown-ma.gov towntngr@watertown-ma.gov To: Honorable Town Council From: Michael J. Driscoll, Town Manager Date: September 23, 2021 RE: Agenda Item — Proposed Loan Order As you recall, I stated in the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Message that it was my intention to bring forward proposed loan orders for various capital equipment items contained in the Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Improvement Program. The acquisition of these 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. As a follow-up, enclosed please find correspondence from Robert J. Quinn, Fire Chief regarding the need to move forward with the replacement of the 2007 Ladder Two soon given the ongoing expensive maintenance and the turnaround time from ordering and the delivery of a new ladder truck. Therefore, given the above, I respectfully request the attached Proposed Loan Order be placed on the September 28, 2021 Town Council Agenda as a First Reading. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. cc: Robert J. Quinn, Fire Chief Steven Magoon, Director of Community Development and Planning/Assistant Town Manager Thomas J. Tracy, Town Auditor/Assistant Town Manager for Finance Melissa A. Morrissey, Town Treasurer/Collector Raeleen F. Bandini, Purchasing Agent ..• HINCKLEY ALLEN September 21, 2021 Michael Driscoll Town Manager Administration Building 149 Main Street Watertown, Massachusetts 02472 28 State Street Boston, MA 02109-1775 p: 617-345-9000 f: 617-345-9020 hinckleyallen.com Jay Gonzalez (617) 378-4256 jgonzalez@hinckleyallen.com RE: Draft Loan Order — Ladder Truck Bonds Dear Michael: Pursuant to your request, I suggest the following form of loan order to approve the borrowing of funds to pay costs of purchasing and equipping a new ladder truck for the Fire Department: ORDERED: That the sum of $1,250,000 is appropriated to pay the costs of purchasing and equipping a new ladder truck for the Fire Department, including all costs incidental and related thereto; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Town Manager, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to M.G.L. c.44, §7(1), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor; and that any premium received upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this order, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this order in accordance with M.G.L. c.44, §20, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount. The order must be published at least five days prior to the holding of a public hearing with respect to the order and its final passage and requires the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of all members of the Town Council, as in the case of any other loan order for bonds. Please call me if there are any questions about the suggested proceedings. Sincerely, Jay Gonzalez ►ALBANY ► BOSTON ► CHICAGO ► HARTFORD ► MANCHESTER ► NEW YORK ► PROVIDENCE 61312278 vl WATERTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF CI-IIEF OF DEPARTMENT Fire Department Headquarters, 99 Main Street Watertown, Massachusetts 02472-4410 Tel. (617) 972-6512 • Fax (617) 972-6575 www.fire.watertown-ma.gov ROBERT J. QUINN Chief of Department To: Town Manager Michael Driscoll From: Chief Robert J. Quinn Date: September 10, 2021 RE: Ladder Truck Replacement for 2007 Ladder Two In the budget for FY 22 there is $1,250,000 appropriated for the replacement of the 2007 Ladder Two. I respectfully request that we move forward with this replacement as soon as possible. We have been working with our vendor to create the specifications for this new ladder truck. The turnaround time from when we order the ladder truck until delivery is currently at least a 13 month wait. The vendor will not start the process until we have signed the agreement and have a purchase order for them. Due to the age of our current ladder truck and the ongoing expensive maintenance we have had to put into this truck over the past several years it would be beneficial to be able to order this truck as soon as possible because of the long wait time for delivery. I would prefer not to have to keep maintaining this older truck longer than we need to. Thanks for your attention to this request. If there is anything further that you need, please let me know. FY 2022 - FY 2026 CIP Gen er al Fund A B 0 D E F G H I .1 K L M 1 TOTALS FY '22 FY '23 FY '24 FY '25 FY '26 44 5 DOT Type Ill Emerg ency Ambulance Vehicle 400 .0 400.0 BE 45 5 East End Fire Station HVAC/Plumbing 120.0 120.0 BR 46 5 East End Fire Station Painting -Carpet -Lighting 115 .0 115 .0 BR 47 5 Main Station- Interior Painting 50 .0 50.0 BR 48 North Station - Fencing 30.0 30.0 TR 49 15 Ladder Truck, replacement for 2007 Ladder 2 1,250 .0 1.250.0 BE 50 Headsets for Radios in Apparatus 26.0 26 .0 TR 51 5 M ain Station - Concrete Coating Apparatus Floor 80 .0 80.0 BR 52 5 Digitizers for Fire Alarm 80 .1 80 .1 I BE 53 5 Main Station Interior Repairs 50.0 50 .0 BR 54 5 Main Station Emergency Generator Replacement 90.0 90 .0 BE 55 5 Main Station Kitchen Ductwork 50 .0 50 .0 BR 56 5 North Station - Site Paving 30 .0 30 .0 TR 57 5 Mobil Data Terminals for Apparatus 41 .0 41 .0 BE 58 5 Station Alerting System 105.0 105 0 BE 59 5 M ain & North Stations Apparatus Doors 65.0 65.0 BR 60 15 Engine Truck, replacement for 2011 Engine 1 750 .0 750.0 BE 61 5 Incident Command Ve hicle (Deputy Chief) 75 .0 75 .0 BE 62 10 Firefighters Protective Outer Gear 380.0 380 .0 BE 63 20 East End Station Replacement 4,000.0 4,000.0 BR 64 FIRE DEPARTM ENT SUBTOTAL 8.407 .1 1,691 .0 320.1 466.0 1 .375 .0 4,555.0 65 66 LIBRARY 67 Additional Interior O utlets/power 20.0 20.0 TR 68 5 Water infiltration Repairs Children's Room 125 .0 125.0 BR 69 5 HVAC Study/Feasibilty Needs 60.0 60 .0 BR 70 5 Re place Veneer (V arious Locations) 50.0 50.0 BR 71 10 Re place Boilers & Pumps 150. 0 150.0 BR 72 20 Replace Chiller 150.0 150.0 BR 73 5 Re place Roof Top Units/Compressors 462. 3 46.0 BR 416.3 BR 74 Painting 120. 0 40.0 TR 40.0 TR 40.0 TR 75 Building Renovations/Replacement of Equip 305. 0 61.0 TR 61 .0 TR 61.0 TR 61 .0 TR 61.0 TR 76 LIBRARY DEPARTMENT SUBTOTAL 1,442. 3 266.0 261.0 297 .01 { 517.3 101.0 77 78 POLICE DEPARTMENT 79 Police Cruisers (3 annually) 942. 4 170,6 TR 179.1 TR 188 .0 TR 197 .4 TR 207 .3 TR 80 Radio Infrastructure/specialized equipment 200. 0 40.0 TR 40.0 TR 40 .0 TR 40 .0 TR 40 .0 TR 61 Police Building Improve ments. Renovations 150. 0 30.0 TR 30.0 TR 30.0 TR 30 .0 TR 30.0 TR 82 5 Replace CAD/RMS, DHQ & BDR Serv ers (3) 39. 5 39.5 TR 83 5 Audio & Video Upgrade s in 4 Conf./Training Rooms 64.2 64.2 BE 84 5 In Cruiser Video System 69.2 69. 2 BE 85 POLICE SUBTOTAL '' 1.465. 3 344.3 318. 3 258 .0 267 .4 277 .3 Page 2 of 8 GREEflWDDD EMERGENCY VEHICLES 630 JOHN L. DIETSCH BOULEVARD NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 02763 HR 100 SINGLE AXLE QUINT PUMP, TANK AND HOSEBED WITH 100' REACH ON A SINGLE REAR AXLE. The E -ONE HR 100 Single Axle Quint features a 100' vertical reach, 750-Ib. tip load ladder with pump, tank and hosebed, all packaged on a single rear axle chassis. The crisscross under -slung outrigger system with a spread of only 11' allows the HR 100 Single Axle Quint to set up in tight locations, even to the front with all tires off the ground. Once on scene the HR 100 Single Axle Quint is equipped to get the job done with a 1250-2000 GPM pump and 300 to 500 gallon water tank. The extruded aluminum body features tall, full -depth compartments on each side, a center tunnel holding 127' of ground ladders and a SideStackerTM hosebed that can be re -loaded without raising the aerial. 177.0" CAB TO AXLE 035" WHEEL BASE 39' S"ar OVERALL LENGTH CUSTOM CHASSIS • Typhoon® or Cyclone@ chassis • Medium length 4 -door cab (long cab optional) • Integral torque box frame • 235" wheelbase • 24,000-Ib. front axle • 35,000-Ib. rear axle • Cummins® L9 450 HP or X12 500 HP engine • Standard safety features include roll cage cab construction, CrewguardTTM and ABS brakes • Options include split -raised roof, medical cabinets, severe -duty bumper and interior, airbags, and G4 (electronic stability control) AERIAL FEATURES • 100' ToughTruss® welded extruded aluminum ladder with 2.5 to 1 structural safety factor • 825 Ib. tip load dry (750 lbs. firefighters and 75 lbs. equipment) ; 575 lbs. tip load wet (500 lbs. firefighters and 75 lbs. equipment) • 85' horizontal reach • Crisscross under -slung jacks with only 11' spread • Waterway to tip (pinnable at end of section 3 for rescue work) • Smooth operating Advanced Aerial Control System with 3.2" or optional 7" display • Options include extended range monitor, 2.5 valve at tip, pump panel and wireless aerial controls, and brackets for a roof ladder, axe and pike pole • Other aerial models available with this chassis/ body configuration include the 110' ladder for additional vertical reach and the LTH 100 for a 4" reduction in travel height BODY • Extruded aluminum construction • Raised rear body for increased departure angle • Left and right full height rescue style compartments • Wide turntable access staircase • SideStackerm hosebed that can be reloaded without raising the ladder • Enclosed tunnel for 127' of ground ladders • Options include extended length hosebed, roll -up doors, shelves, trays, toolboards, and diamond plate hosebed cover FIRE PACKAGE • Pumps up to 2,000 GPM • Up to 500 -gallon water tank • Stainless steel discharge manifold • Customizable discharges and pre -connects • Optional direct injection foam system ELECTRICAL • Multiplex electrical system with optional color display provides increased feature capability and improved diagnostics • LED warning light packages • Options include LED scene lights, LED ladder climbing lights and 6 to 15 kW hydraulic generators 508.695.7138 1 www.GreenwoodEV.com Michael J. Driscoll Town Manager TOWN OF WATERTOWN Office of the Town Manager Administration Building 149 Main Street Watertown, MA 02472 Phone: 617-972-6465 www.watertown-ma.gov townmgr@watertown-ma.gov To: Honorable Town Council From: Michael J. Driscoll, Town Manager Date: October 7, 2021 RE: Additional Information — Proposed Loan Order Enclosed please find projected financing of the Proposed Loan Order totaling $1,250,000 for the purchasing of a new ladder truck for the use of the Fire Department. I believe the project 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. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. cc: Robert J. Quinn, Chief of Fire Steven Magoon, Director of Community Development and Planning/Assistant Town Manager Thomas J. Tracy, Town Auditor/Assistant Town Manager for Finance Melissa A. Morrissey, Town Treasurer/Collector Raeleen F. Bandini, Purchasing Agent COST ANALYSIS OF BORROWING $1,250,000 FIRE LADDER TRUCK YEAR FY PRINCIPAL PAYMENTS INTEREST TOTAL PAYMENTS PAYMENTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 $ 83, 333.34 $ 83, 333.34 $ 83,333.34 $ 83,333.34 $ 83,333.34 $ 83,333.33 $ 83,333.33 $ 83,333.33 $ 83,333.33 $ 83,333.33 $ 83,333.33 $ 83,333.33 $ 83,333.33 $ 83,333.33 $ 83,333.33 $ 56,250.00 $ 52,500.00 $ 48,750.00 $ 45,000.00 $ 41,250.00 $ 37,500.00 $ 33,750.00 $ 30,000.00 $ 26,250.00 $ 22,500.00 $ 18,750.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 11,250.00 $ 7,500.00 $ 3,750.00 $ 139,583.34 $ 135,833.34 $ 132,083.34 $ 128,333.34 $ 124,583.34 $ 120,833.33 $ 117,083.33 $ 113,333.33 $ 109,583.33 $ 105,833.33 $ 102,083.33 $ 98,333.33 $ 94,583.33 $ 90,833.33 $ 87,083.33 $ 1,250,000.00 $ 450,000.00 $1,700,000.00 INTEREST IS ESTIMATED AT 4.5%, SUBJECT TO CHANGE