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PEQUOT LAKES FIRE DEPARTMENT <br />4638 County Road 11 Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 (218)568 -8201 Fax (218)568 -7672 <br />pequotfdApequotlakes -mn. gov <br />TO: Pequot Lakes Mayor & City Council <br />FROM: Tom Nelson, Chief <br />DATE: September 26, 2011 <br />RE: Purchase of a Thermal Image Camera <br />In 1999 we began raising money to buy a Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC), in 2000 we were <br />able to raise $4,000. The purchase price was $14,000. Thanks to a generous donation we <br />were able to purchase a TIC for the department. Since that time there have been many <br />advancements in the technology of the Thermal Imaging Cameras; smaller design, better <br />picture (pixels), cleaner background images & colorization. The cost has gone down some, <br />`— but they still remain over $8,000. After the last repair of our TIC the factory rep <br />recommended that we look at a new TIC due to the age of our unit and the lack of available <br />repair parts. We tried to get an AFG grant to help with costs but were denied. This prompted <br />us to budget for this capital purchase in our 2011 budget. <br />After reviewing several TIC's we have decided to purchase the Bullard TIC. This TIC was <br />chosen due to the durability of the camera, overall picture quality and better service with the <br />sales rep. <br />We have $10,000 in capital outlay, we have received $1,300 in donations for a total of <br />$11,300, the balance will come from our pancake fundraiser funds. <br />Action required: <br />Approve purchase of Thermal Imaging Camera from Fire Safety USA in the amount of <br />$11,750 <br />*Attached are 2 quotes for TIC's <br />If you have any questions please let me know. <br />Thank you, <br />,._, /cam- %? -���v✓ <br />Tom Nelson, Chief <br />