TO: Mayor and Commission AGENDA DATE: 10/21/2024
FROM: City Manager AGENDA ITEM: 8-A (d)
SUBJECT:
Title
Request for approval of the purchase of a high-water/brush truck vehicle with the approved budget funds.
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LOCATION:
Citywide
COST:
$325,000
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
Capital Equipment Funds
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
Fire Department
POTENTIAL MOTION:
Recommendation
“I move to approve the purchase of a new high-water/brush attack vehicle with the approved budget funds.”
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BACKGROUND:
Background
The Fire Department seeks approval to purchase a high-water/brush attack vehicle from Acela, utilizing the approved budget of $325,000. This vehicle will enhance our department’s emergency response capabilities, particularly in situations involving flooding or high-water incidents as well as brush fires, ensuring the safety of both personnel and citizens.
The vehicle will be procured using the Sourcewell contract 032824-CER, which provides competitively sourced pricing for emergency vehicles and equipment.
The $325,000 budget will cover the vehicle purchase as well as any necessary components, customization, and emergency equipment required to meet our operational needs.
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