Committee hears Measure S project updates: SCBA order, pool rehab, police facility work and street repairs

City staff provided a project-by-project update on Measure S-funded capital work, outlining purchases, project timing and funding sources for fire, police, the pool and streets.

Fire: City Manager Eric Weir and other staff reported a combined procurement that accelerated a five-year purchase schedule for breathing apparatus. Weir said the city and the Crescent Fire Protection District negotiated a single purchase that increased buying power: "The city is purchasing 24 SCBAs, as well as 46 high pressure air bottles," and the district is buying the same quantities, Weir said. Staff said the combined procurement reduced the total multi-year cost and that the ordered equipment should arrive in May–June. Finance staff and the chief noted the plan to set aside annual replacement funds going forward.

Fire vehicle: Committee member Dana Reno and staff described a "quick response vehicle" that has been purchased and is undergoing build-out. Reno said the chassis is at the vendor (Highway Products) and the install of the equipment module was scheduled for mid-May, with a finish and outfitting expected in June.

Police: Chief Griffin (appearing by Zoom) described recent…