(7)(d)
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG
- Meeting Date:
- 10/19/2022
- Title:
- Vehicle Purchase
- Submitted For:
- David Zacherl
- Submitted By:
- David Zacherl, Fire Department
- Department:
- Fire Department
Information
ACTION REQUEST
This request is for a new ancillary vehicle (Ford F350 Crew Cab) that will be assigned to and used at Fire Station 4 to transport personnel and equipment throughout the city and surrounding areas
BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)
This purchase relieves emergency apparatus [Engines and Medics] from these mostly administrative, non-emergency tasks thereby significantly reducing wear and tear on costly emergency apparatus and helps maintain productivity of personnel.
For example, the average front line engine costs about $1/mile to operate and the older it gets, the more expensive it is to operate. Having an ancillary vehicle to conduct administrative, non-emergency tasks performed by a single employee is a cost-effective solution to ever-increasing emergency vehicle maintenance costs and aids in maintaining district coverage. Without this vehicle the Engine or Medic Unit would be required to leave the District for non-emergency routine activities depleting emergency resources, equipment and staff, in the District.
The total estimated cost of the vehicle is $61,013.
For example, the average front line engine costs about $1/mile to operate and the older it gets, the more expensive it is to operate. Having an ancillary vehicle to conduct administrative, non-emergency tasks performed by a single employee is a cost-effective solution to ever-increasing emergency vehicle maintenance costs and aids in maintaining district coverage. Without this vehicle the Engine or Medic Unit would be required to leave the District for non-emergency routine activities depleting emergency resources, equipment and staff, in the District.
The total estimated cost of the vehicle is $61,013.
RECOMMENDATION
Funds were approved in the FY 22/23 Capital Equipment Replacement Fund. The Fire Chief recommends approval of the Resolution.
Fiscal Impact
- Funds Available Y/N:
- Yes
- Amount Requested:
- $61, 013.00
- Source of Funds:
- FY 22/23 Budget
- Account #:
- 602 202 55020
Fiscal Impact:
Funds were approved in the FY 22/23 Capital Equipment Replacement Fund