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2151 on order for use at Redwood Shores, and if not needed there, will replace Engine No. 2, which has mechanical problems which cannot be corrected and is a hazard. Engine No. 6 also needed replacement. He noted that fire apparatus has been rising in cost 10% per year, and recommendation is to include fire engines as requested. He responded to Council questions concern- ing condition of the present equipment, and again explained delivery requires at least 18 months. Fire Chief confirmed that the engines in question were deteri- orated, and responded to Council questions. Auditor -Accountant then reported on Police vehicles, advising there are 21 cars. A request for 1 Backhoe Loader was discussed at length. Mayor Bury felt the item could be deleted from the budget, since it appeared to be non -emergency equipment, and Councilman Arnett so moved, seconded by Councilman Keckley, Councilman Weymouth requested comment from the department in charge of this equipment. Water Operations Supervisor stated the backhoe is classified as emergency equipment and was used for repairs of water mains. He advised there are frequent major breaks in water mains 4" and larger, for which the backhoe is used; and the one the Department is down for repairs at present. There was discussion of possibility of leasing this equipment, and response was that it is necessary to have the equipment available on 24-hour basis, primarily for maintenance and repair, noting the system in Redwood City was installed in 1908 or earlier. Councilman Petersen spoke in favor of retaining the backhoe in the budget. Councilman Arnett, as maker of the motion, requested holding the item pending clarification of age and condition of existing equipment. Acct. 485 (Employee Retirement) - Approved as submitted. Acct. 486 (Other Non -Departmental Expenses) - City Manager reviewed the item for PROBE of $8,000 as explained in report of March 13, 1970 of the PROBE Committee in which the Committee recommended to Council, on motion of Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman Rosselli and carried, that (1) Staff be directed to prepare resolution to implement funds to PROBE budget in the amount of $2,000; and that (2) Council consider at upcoming budget session PROBE funding as follows: $3,000 available July 1, 1970, and $5,000 payable in March 1971. Fiscal year of PROBE runs April to March and adjustment was to provide for transition to their budgetary year. Acct. 510 (Police Protection) Discussion and questioning held on various accounts explained by Staff, including request of Police Chief for additional $1500 being added to his Budget for