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. The Division of Fire previously legislated these repairs via Ordinance 0007-2023. Upon inspection of the ladder during initial repairs, further damage was found to the frame rail that has increased the cost of repair by the amount detailed in this ordinance.
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 $44,427.29 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 $44,427.29 from the Safety Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($44,427.29)
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 ...
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