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1[ 99 following day , and felt this was a good start . He advised that two engines were in process of being manufactured , but these were replacements . It was noted that it takes 14 to 18 months after placing the order to receive a new engine . Fire Chief indicated that in view of the excellent mutual aid system , he was not too concerned , however . Mr . Grant Ross , 465 Trident , expressed the hope Council would do something on this as soon as possible . In response to question by Councilman Weymouth , City Controller advised that $59 , 600 was budgeted in Equipment Replacement Fund , and noted that one fire engine had been purchased for use in Redwood Shores and in service now , but shortages in replacement engines developed . He recalled that funds were not specifically budgeted for new engine , pending determination whether or not to go to lease -purchase for this equipment . He advised that there was $ 66 , 500 unbudgeted in the Equipment Replacement Fund , so there were sufficient funds to purchase two replacement engines , if necessary . He indicated a report would be submitted on this , He added , however , there were no reserves set aside for land acquisition or construction of stations , and that would have to be funded by some other method by deleting some other item , Councilman Petersen felt that , recognizing that a fire station will have to be built in Redwood Shores , funds should be set aside for the purpose . Councilman Petersen moved that an additional $100 , 000 be retained in Sales Tax Capital Improvements budget , seconded by Councilman Weymouth , Councilman Henderson spoke in opposition to the motion and in response to her question, Controller indicated that $100 , 000 represented an increase on property tax rate of approximately six to seven cents . Mayor Bury spoke in support of the motion , feeling City would have more flexibility if reserves are available . Councilman Weymouth expressed concern that the budget this year went to $ 500 , 000 ( Sales Tax Revenue ) in order to maintain the tax rate , by taking money from the Capital Expenditure Funds . In spite of the condition of the economy , with expenses continuing to climb , Council constantly has been reducing the Sales Tax Capital Outlay to pick up this increase in the economy . No T _ leeway was provided and this revenue is not going to be available next year, he felt , and disagreed with the practice over the past few years of placing these funds into the General Fund at the expense of Sales Tax Capital Outlay Fund to keep the tax rate down . After further discussion , motion LOST on roll call vote , Councilmen Henderson , Keckley , Rhodes , and Williams voting no , and Councilmen Petersen, Weymouth and Mayor Bury voting yes .