Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase order to FYDA Freightliner Columbus Inc. Columbus Fire Medic M13 was heavily damaged in a vehicular accident. A quote from the manufacturer's authorized repair dealer, FYDA Freightliner Columbus Inc., has been received and approved by Fleet Management to commence improvements to the Medic in order to place it back in service.
Bid Information: Universal Term Contract ~ FYDA Freightliner Columbus Inc. / Vendor 004301 / PA005736
Emergency Designation: This legislation is to be declared an emergency measure so that the improvements to this front line response apparatus may commence as soon as possible, and avoid any supply chain delays.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $60,000.00 for improvements needed on Columbus Fire Division Medic M13 to place it back in service. Funds are available within the Fire Division's Safety Bond Fund, Fund 7701, for such improvements. A transfer of funds is required to fund this project.
Title
To authorize a transfer between projects within the Safety Bond Fund, Fund 7701; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to issue a purchase order to FYDA Freightliner Columbus Inc. for improvements to Fire Medic M13 in accordance with the universal term contract established for such purpose; to authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 from the Safety Bond Fund, Fund 7701; and to declare an emergency. ($60,000.00)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to transfer funds within the Safety Bond Fund, Fund 7701 to properly align cash with projected expenditures; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Fleet Management needs to complete improvements to Fire Medic M13 from FYDA Freightliner Columbus Inc. on behalf of the Division of Fire in accordance with the universal term contract established for such purpose; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operations of the Department of Pu...
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