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MEETING OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE October 30, 2023 Auditorium P resent: Councilmembers Shachner, Kepple, Bullock Also Present: Councilmembers Marx, Baker, Mayor George, Fire Chief Dunphy, Assistant Fire Chief Collins, Assistant Fire Chief Sambula, Fire Captain Catani, Fire Marshal Fairbanks, Human Resources Director Dillinger, Finance Director Rancatore, Law Director Vargo, and Council Staff. Call to Order: 6:03 PM Approval of the minutes of the September 23 meeting of the Finance Committee Motion made by Chair Shachner, seconded by Vice President Kepple, to approve the minutes of the September 23 meeting of the Finance Committee. All members in favor. Motion passed. Minutes approved. RESOLUTION 2023-49 - A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, approving the ordering of an ambulance for delivery in 2026 and a boat for the Division of Fire for delivery in 2024 and committing to including the purchase of those items in the respective budgets. (referred to Finance 10/16/23) Discussion: Finance Chair Shachner offered context about Resolution 2023-49, explaining that in the event the boat and ambulances are ordered, their expected delivery dates are 2024 and 2026, respectively. He provided the total cost for these safety vehicles, which amounts to $750,480.29. th Chair Shachner also noted that the current price of the ambulance is secured until November 7, st 2023, while the boat's current price is secured until December 31 , 2023. Chair Shachner asked about the timing of the Fire Department's decision to request the purchasing of the rescue boat and ambulance. Finance Director Rancatore clarified that the Finance Department conducts annual budget meetings with department heads to address budgetary and operational requirements. On October 4th, 2023, a discussion took place with the Fire Department, during which it was determined that obtaining these two vehicles was essential for the Fire Department. As a result, both the boat and ambulance were included in the Capital Budget. Chair Shachner asked about previous plans to order the rescue boat back in the 2021 Capital Budget. Fire Chief Dunphy responded by stating that ordering a new rescue boat was the original plan in 2021, but this plan did not make it into the 2021 Capital Budget due to funding source issues. 1