HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-12 CCRMember Butler introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.2024-12
RESOLUTION REQUESTING APPROVAL FOR THREE (3) NEW FIRE TRUCKS
PURCHASE
WHEREAS, Fire trucks serve as a valuable life safety tool in protecting the
community of Brooklyn Center; and
WHEREAS, Brooklyn Center Fire needs to replace a 2002 Pierce Fire Engine, a
2006 Pierce Fire Engine and a 2014 Pierce Fire Engine; and
WHEREAS, After researching and meeting with 3 vendors since July 2023. The
committee has put forth a recommendation that the City Manager sign a purchase agreement for
Three new E1 fire trucks; and
WHEREAS, The purchase order is received through the Sourcewell purchasing
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 three new fire trucks is $2,879,985,
with the prepayment discounts outlined in the memo the final price would be $2,335,985; and
WHEREAS, The City will pay the entire discounted amount from our Capital
Replacement Fund and equipment certificates; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, authorize the purchase of three new E1 fire engines from Fire Safety
USA in the amount of 2,879,985 and authorize the appropriate City officials to execute the
purchase order.
January 8, 2024
Date
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Jerzak
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof.
Butler, Graves, Jerzak, Kragness
and the following voted against the same: none
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.