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VI-7 <br />I'I~STINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT <br />MARK J. HOLMES, CHIEF <br />115 West 5th Street <br />Hastings, Minnesota 55033-1815 <br />Business Office (651) 480-6150 <br />Fax (651)480-6170 <br />TO: Mayor Hicks and City Council M bers <br />FROM: Mark J. Holmes, Fire Chi <br />DATE: April 2, 2007 <br />SUBJECT: Request for Approval of Out-of--State Travel <br />Approved at the February 5, 2007, city council meeting, the city entered into an <br />agreement with Principal Decisions Systems International (PDSI) to adapt software for <br />the purpose of maintaining automated fire personnel availability. <br />Included as a condition of the agreement, PDSI would work with the fire department to <br />configure its existing programs to allow for the specific needs of our department. As <br />outlined by the agreement, the degree of difficulty configuring software would be <br />determined and a decision would be made regarding the need for fire department <br />representation to work with PDSI staff at their facility in Irvine, California. <br />After several lengthy teleconferences, PDSI has determined that the needs of the fire <br />department would best be met by having on-site representation by the city. Prior to <br />entering into the contract, I discussed this possibility with City Administrator Dave <br />Osberg and we agreed to schedule this trip after determination of needs. <br />I am requesting that the Fire Services Offtce Manager Penne Schuldt and a <br />Firefighter/Paramedic skilled in this area attend the configuration set-up meetings. Your <br />approval would allow for airfare and four days travel expenses. Funding for this program <br />was included in prior years ERF contributions and would be available for this project. <br />Requested Action: Approve travel and expenses necessary for two fire department staff to <br />participate in the necessary program configuration meeting in Irvine, California May 28 -June 1, <br />2007. <br />FIRE SUPPRESSION - FIRE EDUCATION - FIRE PREVENTION - AMBULANCE SERVICE <br />