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CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG

Meeting Date:

10/18/2023

Ancillary Vehicle Purchase

Submitted For:

David Zacherl

Submitted By:

David Zacherl, Fire Department

Department:

Fire Department

Information

ACTION REQUEST

Consider and take action on the purchase of two (2) ancillary vehicles for use in the Fire Department and Neighborhood Improvement Services.

BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)

The requested purchase for one (1) unit to be assigned to Neighborhood Improvement Services (NIS) was intended to replace a 2007 model that was over 17 years old and had in excess of 120k miles. However, that unit's engine recently failed and was replaced with a 2008 Model obtained from Public Works that was scheduled for salvage. This position requires extensive traveling throughout the city daily performing duties related to the neighborhood improvement: field operations, complaint site visits, and other tasks associated with NIS duties in an independent and self-directed environment. i.e., junk & debris cleanup, follow-up inspections and self-initiated projects. The ability to travel freely through the city is an essential function of the position that requires reliable, dependable transportation to meet the needs of the user’s job duties and responsibilities.

The second unit is requested for use by the newly created Training Officer. The position also requires traveling throughout the City performing duties related to the training: field operations, visitation to the fire stations, and other City and commercial/industrial facilities in an independent and self-directed environment for planning and conducting training on various disciplines. The ability to travel freely through the city is an essential function of the position that requires reliable, dependable transportation to meet the needs of the user’s job duties and responsibilities and the position currently does not have an assigned vehicle.

RECOMMENDATION

The Fire Chief recommends approval for the purchase of both vehicles.

Fiscal Impact

Funds Available Y/N:

Yes

Amount Requested:

100,826.50

Source of Funds:

Capital Equipment Replacement Fund

Account #:

601 202 55020

Fiscal Impact:

Funds requested were approved in the FY 23/24 Budget.

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Resolution

Exhibit A