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President O'Malley made a motion, seconded by Vice President Litten to receive and file the communication. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Yeas —Bullock, Kepple, Littten Neff, O'Malley, Rader Nays —None Motion passed. The communication was received and filed. 19. RESOLUTION 2020-70 - A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least five members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, authorizing and directing the Director of Finance to purchase a 2012 Piece Impel rescue pumper truck without the necessity of competitive bidding in accordance with LCO§111.04(a)(10). (pg. 28) Chief Dunphy explained the urgency of the purchase and the process involved in pursuing a used vehicle. The department had this item listed as a capital improvement for the 2021 budget. Councilmember Kepple stated that the request seemed reasonable and inquired whether the used vehicle has the equipment needed for current day best practices. Fire Marshal Fairbanks, the chair of the division's apparatus committee, stated that the NFPA standard was upgraded in 2009 and that in order to be compliant, the Fire Department could not purchase a vehicle older than that year. There are minor technological differences between a 2012 vehicle and 2020 vehicle. Vice President Litten questioned what the useful life of the vehicle is and the tradeoff in purchasing the vehicle now as opposed to in 2021. Fire Marshal Fairbanks stated that by purchasing this vehicle now, the department could defer its next purchase of an aerial ladder truck from 2022 to 2024-2025. Another planned vehicle purchase could also be pushed out to 2035, if the vehicle is still operational. Councilmember Bullock asked where the funds to purchase the vehicle would come from this year and asked what role the vehicle would play. Fire Marshal Fairbanks explained the application and use of the vehicle. This vehicle will also be put into service to preserve the life of the department's ladder trucks. Director Rancatore indicated that it will be paid for out of the operating fund and the cost of it will be spread over a couple of years to ease the financial impact. President O'Malley made a motion, seconded by Vice President Litten to adopt Resolution 2020-70. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Yeas —Bullock, Kepple, Littten Neff, O'Malley, Rader Nays —None Motion passed. Resolution 2020-70 was adopted.