Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase order to Heritage Fire Equipment, LLC to repair Columbus Fire Ladder 26, which is in need of body improvements to replace damaged ladder parts including assemble and install of new aerial bucket and yoke, reinstall of all undamaged components: handrails, lighting, bucket weldment, monitor and waterway. A quote from the manufacturer's authorized repair dealer, Heritage Fire Equipment, has been received and approved by Fleet Management to commence improvements to the Ladder in order to place it back in service.
Bid Information: Universal Term Contract ~ Heritage Fire Equipment, LLC / Vendor 024589 / PA006291
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 $94,499.41 for improvements needed on Columbus Fire Division Ladder 26 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; to amend the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to issue a purchase order to Heritage Fire Equipment, LLC for improvements to Fire Ladder 26 in accordance with the universal term contract established for such purpose; to authorize the expenditure of $94,499.41 from the Safety Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($94,499.41)
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the 2024 Capital Improvements Budget within the Safety Bond Fund, Fund 7701; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to transfer funds within the Safety Bond Fund, Fund 7701 to properly align cash with projected expenditure...
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