Fire chief urges replacement of Station 2 generator; local vendor recommended

Fire staff told the board that Station 2's generator started during a recent outage but then failed mid‑operation; technicians reported the unit is over 20 years old, parts are difficult to source, and the unit is past its useful life. Staff obtained quotes and recommended a local vendor, Current Electric, that proposed a $25,000 flat price and said it would prioritize emergency service and maintenance.

"Our generator is over 20 years old... they advised me that it was ready to be replaced," the fire representative said. After negotiating with the vendor, staff reported Current Electric reduced its quote and proposed a service contract to centralize generator maintenance across city facilities. The board discussed funding the replacement from general‑fund balances and expressed support for choosing a vendor with faster response times in outages.