Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish a purchase order with Custom Fleet & Auto Body, Inc. for repair of Fire Ladder #27 on behalf of the Division of Fire.
The apparatus needing repair is an American LaFrance Ladder Truck which was purchased in 2008 and has a life expectancy of at least fifteen years. The brass tag number associated with this vehicle is 23053. The City has a Universal Term Contract with Custom Fleet & Auto Body, Inc. (FL005521) for heavy duty body repairs.
Custom Fleet & Auto Body, Inc, Contract Compliance #20-4790122, expires 03/28/2015.
EMERGENCY ACTION is requested so that repairs can begin immediately. This unit cannot be placed back into service until the necessary repairs have been completed.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the appropriation and expenditure of $20,000.00 with Custom Fleet & Auto Body, Inc. for repairs needed on Fire Ladder #27. Capital funds are available within the Safety G.O. Bonds Fund for these repairs.
Title
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish a purchase order with Custom Fleet & Auto Body, Inc. for the repair of Fire Ladder 27; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $20,000.00 from the Safety G.O. Bonds Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($20,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, various repairs are needed to Fire Ladder 27 in order for the unit to be placed back into service, and
WHEREAS, Capital Funds will be used for these repairs due to the significant dollar amount needed, the useful life of the capital asset, and the availability of funds within the Fire Apparatus Replacement Capital Project, and
WHEREAS, Custom Fleet & Auto Body, Inc. is a UTC vendor best suited to complete the necessary repairs, and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Finance & Management Department, Fleet Management Division, in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Finance and Manag...
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