HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-133 CCRMember Butler introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-133
RESOLUTION REQUESTING APPROVAL FOR A NEW FIRE TRUCK PURCHASE
WHEREAS, Emergency Services Vehicles serve as a valuable life safety tool in
protecting the community of Brooklyn Center; and
WHEREAS, Brooklyn Center Fire needs to replace a 1999 Custom Freightliner
Salvage truck; and
WHEREAS, Brooklyn Center Police needs to replace a 1985 Custom Emergency
Services truck; and
WHEREAS, After researching and meeting with 3 vendors since February 2022.
The committee has put forth a recommendation that the City Manager sign a purchase agreement
for a 2023 Custom Freightliner Emergency Services truck; and
WHEREAS, The purchase order is received through the HGAC joint powers
group. Many fire trucks throughout the county are purchased through this cooperative of which
the City is a member; and
WHEREAS, The purchase agreement for the new fire truck is $521,427.45; and
WHEREAS, The City will pay $371,427.45 from our Capital Replacement Fund
and $150,000 from the 2023 police operating budget; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, authorize the purchase of a New 2023 Custom Freightliner
Emergency Services Truck from Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc in the amount of $521,427.45 and
authorize the appropriate City officials to execute the purchase order.
December 12 2022 Date Mayor
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Cleric
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Lawrence -Anderson
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Butler, Elliott, Graves. Lawrence -Anderson, Ryan
and the following voted against the same: None
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
DELIVERY: Is to be made to; The BROOICLYN CENTER FIRE and/or POLICE DEPARTMENT
Personnel on or around 260 Working Days following receipt and approval of this Contract duly
executed, subject to all causes beyond our control, or as soon thereafter as is consistent with good
worlananship and proper finishing and providing the delivery of the truck chassis has been made to
our factory in Osceola, Wisconsin.
LIABILITY: Physical damage to the truck or chassis will be the responsibility of CUSTOM FIRE
APPARATUS, INC. on a primary basis, regardless of what other insurance is available, as long as
the vehicle is in the care, custody and control of same. Any componentry ftirnished by the BUYER,
including the truck chassis, will be insured for its purchase price, by and when in the possession of
CUSTOM FIRE APPARATUS, INC. Upon delivery and acceptance of the apparatus at the factory
in Osceola, Wisconsin, Party of the Second Part (BUYER) does agree to provide all insurance to
hold both parties harmless and free from any loss.
WITNESS our hands and official seal this to day of December 2022.
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President of Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc.