Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase order to Atlantic Emergency Solutions to repair Columbus Fire Ladder 5 (BT27529), which was heavily damaged in a vehicular accident. A quote from the manufacturer's authorized repair dealer, Atlantic Emergency Solutions has been received and approved by Fleet Management to commence repairs.
Bid Information: Universal Term Contract ~ Atlantic Emergency Solutions / Vendor 034448 / PA005497
Emergency Designation: This legislation is to be declared an emergency measure so that the repairs of this front line response apparatus may commence as soon as possible.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $203,492.97 for the purchase of body repairs needed on Columbus Fire Division Ladder 5 (BT27529). Funds are available within the Fire Division's Safety Bond Fund for repair service. An amendment to the 2022 CIB and a transfer of funds is required to fund this service.
Title
To authorize a transfer between projects within the Safety Bond Fund and to amend the 2022 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to issue a purchase order to Atlantic Emergency Solutions for body repairs for Fire Ladder 5 in accordance with the universal term contract established for such purpose; to expend $203,492.97 from the Safety Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($203,492.97)
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the 2022 Capital Improvement Budget within the Safety Bond Fund; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to transfer funds within Public Safety's Capital Improvement Budget to properly align cash with projected expenditure; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Fleet Management needs to complete extensive repairs for Ladder 5 (BT27529) from Atlantic Emergency Solutions on behalf of the Division of Fire in accordance with the universal term contract established for such purpose; and
WHEREAS, an emerg...
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