HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-90 CCRMember Butler introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-90
RESOLUTION REQUESTING APPROVAL FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A
PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR USED FIRE ENGINE
WHEREAS, The Brooklyn Center Fire Department's Engine 5 was involved in an
accident in May of 2024; and
WHEREAS, The League of Minnesota Cities Insurance has deemed the fire engine
to be damaged beyond repair and has paid a settlement to the City of Brooklyn Center; and
WHEREAS, The fire department requires a replacement or temporary fire engine
until the new engines arrive, and has found a suitable replacement for that period; and
WHEREAS, The city has made an offer on a used fire engine from another city
for a purchase price just under the settlement amount; and
WHEREAS, The total price of the fire engine and its set up should equal the
settlement figure, and therefore no new funds will be required for this purchase; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center,
Minnesota, that the City Manager is hereby authorized to sign the purchase agreement on
September 25t" for the purchase of a 2017 fire engine from the City of Lino Lakes, not to exceed
$201,000, with ownership to transfer as soon as possible following the approval of the item by the
Lino Lake City Council at their September 24t" meeting.
September 23, 2024
Date
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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.