Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish a purchase order with Sutphen Corporation for repair of Fire Ladder #28 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 Tiller Fire Truck was struck in the middle damaging a few custom compartments that need to be completely replaced. The brass tag number associated with this vehicle is 23053. The City has a Universal Term Contract with Sutphen Corporation (FL005835) for vehicle repairs.
Sutphen Corporation Contract Compliance Number: 31-0671786, expires 03/19/2015
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 $60,000.00 with Sutphen Corporation for repairs needed on Fire Ladder #28. Capital funds are available within the Gov’l B.A.B.s (Build America Bonds) Fund and the Safety G.O. Bonds Fund for these repairs.
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To amend the 2014 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer various funds within the Gov’l B.A.B.s (Build America Bonds) Fund and the Safety G.O. Bonds Fund; To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish a purchase order with Sutphen Corporation for the repair of Fire Ladder 28; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $60,000.00 from the Gov’l B.A.B.s (Build America Bonds) Fund and the Safety G.O. Bonds Fund Safety G.O. Bonds Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($60,000.00)
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WHEREAS, various repairs are needed to Fire Ladder 28 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 fun...
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