Agenda No. 8.
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
| City Council Meeting: | April 16, 2024 |
| Department: | Fire Department |
| Subject: | Resolution 24-R-45 - Authorizing the City Manager to issue a purchase order for the purchase of a replacement fire apparatus as part of the FY27 Vehicle/Equipment Replacement/Acquisition program. (S. Williams/G Rodgers) |
BACKGROUND
Within the referenced fiscal budget year, the Fleet and Fire Departments review the need to purchase vehicles/equipment to add to or replace aging vehicles to maintain a good working fleet of City Owned apparatus and equipment. In accordance with the Vehicle Replacement Plan for FY27 previously approved by Council. Please see below the apparatus to be replaced for the fire department in FY27.
Pierce Velocity Fire Engine (231)
This apparatus will be purchased from Siddons Martin Emergency Group via HGAC purchasing cooperative. Each group purchasing cooperative contract was competitively bid by the awarding entity. In addition to that level of competition,
Pierce Velocity Fire Engine (231)
This apparatus will be purchased from Siddons Martin Emergency Group via HGAC purchasing cooperative. Each group purchasing cooperative contract was competitively bid by the awarding entity. In addition to that level of competition,
GOAL
To authorize the City Manager to execute the purchase order for the purchase of the apparatus listed in the Vehicle/Equipment replacement program.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
Having a current and operational Fleet will provide all departments with the necessary vehicles and equipment to perform their assigned duties within the City of Schertz and reduce the maintenance cost of an aging fleet.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approval of this resolution will allow the purchase of the vehicles/equipment listed in the vehicle replacement program.
FISCAL IMPACT
The purchase of the vehicles and equipment will be funded through the city’s general fund. The fiscal impact of this project will be approximately $1,270,596.00 . These funds would thus be approved and awarded for purchase in the FY27 fiscal budget.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 24-R-45.