City of Columbus - File #: 1173-2008

• File #: 1173-2008
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 6/27/2008
• In control: Safety Committee
• On agenda: 7/21/2008
• Final action: 7/23/2008
• Title: To authorize and direct the Director of Public Safety to enter into a contract with Kidde Fire Trainers for the purchase of fire training equipment for the Fire Division's Training Complex; to waive the provisions of competitive bidding; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds between projects within the Safety Voted Bond Fund; to amend the 2008 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the expenditure of $123,012.00 from the Safety Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency.($123,012.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/23/2008	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
7/22/2008	1	MAYOR	Signed
7/21/2008	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
7/21/2008	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
7/9/2008	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
7/9/2008	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
7/9/2008	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
7/9/2008	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
7/9/2008	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
7/9/2008	1	Safety Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
7/8/2008	1	Finance - Purchasing Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
7/8/2008	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
7/2/2008	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
7/2/2008	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
7/2/2008	1	Finance - Purchasing Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
7/2/2008	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
7/2/2008	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Disapproved
7/1/2008	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
7/1/2008	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
7/1/2008	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/30/2008	1	SAFETY DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/30/2008	1	SAFETY DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/30/2008	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/28/2008	1	Safety Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/27/2008	1	Safety Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

Background: This ordinance will authorize the Director of Pubic Safety to enter into contract with Kidde Fire Trainers for the purchase of training equipment for the Fire Division's Training Academy project. With the process of construction nearing completion at it's Parsons Avenue Training Facilities, the Fire Division is in need to purchase specialized fire training equipment for use in these facilities. The equipment being purchased via this ordinance needs to be fully integrated with Kidde training props already installed at the training facility, which was purchased via the contract currently managed by the Facilities/Construction Management Division.

Kidde Fire Trainers have been installed in the Fire Training Academy Complex that is currently under construction; this Kidde fire training attic prop being purchased via this ordinance will be fully integrated with the training equipment currently installed. No other fire training equipment is compatible and fully integrated with Kidde equipment, and thus a bid waiver is requested.

This live fire attic training prop will afford the Fire Division the opportunity to train recruits and experienced firefighters in the techniques and hazards associated with fires in low clearance, open joist environments with limited access and egress. This is one of the Columbus Division of Fire's most common and most dangerous fire scenarios. This prop will complement other recently installed kitchen and bedroom props and allow Fire to teach and reinforce critical firefighting skills in a controlled and relatively safe environment.

This ordinance also authorizes the transfer of $123,012.00 between projects within the Safety Voted Bond Fund and amends the 2008 Capital Improvement Budget, ordinance No 0690-2008.

Bid Information: The competitive bidding requirements of City of Columbus Code Section 329.06 are being waived as it is necessary to purchase Kidde training equipment to fully integrate wi...