FY 21-25 CIP

Capital Improvement Plan City of Spencer, Iowa

FY 21 FY 25 thru

PROJECT SUMMARIES

Fire

BUNKER GEAR REPLACEMENT

13-FIRE-001

Description:

The proposed project consists of replacing the department's bunker gear in a timely manner.

Justification:

As the Department engages in activities, bunker gear can wear out due to use. The project ensures that all bunker gear used by the Department is in good working order.

Budget Impact:

There will be minimal impact to the budget.

UPGRADE SCBA TANKS

14-FIRE-002

Description:

The proposed project consists of replacing SCBA units on a rotating schedule. These units supply breathing air to firefighters while in full protective gear.

Justification:

Department of Transportation regulations limit the tank life of these units to 20 years of use.

Budget Impact:

There will be minimal impact on the budget.

PORTABLE RADIOS

20-FIRE-001

Description:

The proposed project would replace the department's hand held radio units.

Justification:

The current radios in use are from 1995 and are out of date and in need of replacement.

Budget Impact:

REPLACE PUMPER UNIT 992

21-FIRE-002

Description:

The proposed project would replace an outdated fire engine with a new unit with larger capacity. This unit will also lend itself to help maintain and improve the City' ISO rating. At this time the current unit was purchase in 1989 and will be 35 years old at the time of replacement. Per NFPA Standards, we would be about 15 years past the time to replace. Currently, the unit still runs and passes the pump tests.

Justification:

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TRENCH RESCUE AIR SHORING

23-FIRE-001

Description:

The proposed project is to purchase a trench rescue air shore kit. This kit will contain equipment that will be useful on the scene of a trench rescue, building collapse, or confined space rescue. This type of equipment will lend itself to other needs of service as well. At this time there are no air shores in the Fire Department. Should the need arise for a rescue or recovery, the Fire Department would have to call a private service for assistance.

Justification:

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Boot Replacement

23-FIRE-003

Description:

The proposed project would replace the boots worn by the firefighters. The boots protect the firefighter from many hazards.

Justification:

Many of the boots the department currently has are ending their life span and need to be replaced.

Budget Impact: