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Consider the following: • By purchasing this demonstrator we can achieve our goal of obtaining a vehicle that we want without having to compromise our objectives. • We can save potentially $60,000 now, versus bidding this truck out and paying more due to price increases, bid and performance bonds and engineering costs. Mr. Petrone stated; "Approximately $500,000 will cover what you want for the Pierce." The Emergency One will cost $390,000. If you recall, we requested $450,000 for this project. • Financial options are still available to us such as a lease purchase with no money down the first year and 5 equal payments for the next 5 years. Delivery would be in 90 days versus one year to fifteen months depending upon the manufacturer. This truck is already built it came off the assembly line December 30, 1992. Modifications would be made to this truck to conform to our requirements. A new E-One truck, if bid today would be delivered 180 days later. It would take fourteen to sixteen months to build a ladder truck if it was manufactured by another company. ?,? • The Emergency One will allow us to place future equipment on this truck without fear of overloading the braking system. The demonstration ladder truck that was here during October 1992, was 8000 pounds underweight and that included a full water tank. I realize this is a major topic to consider on such short notice, however I feel you should be made aware of the potential for saving a substantial amount of money and obtaining a vehicle that would serve the needs of our community for many years to come. Time is of the essence. This truck is owned by the parent company and this truck is scheduled to be sold to a dealership in Louisiana this week. If you feel it would be in Mayfield Village's interest to purchase this ladder truck, we need a commitment tonight to reserve this apparatus. Sincerely, David R. Mohr