HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-042 CCRMember Bill Hawes introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 85 -42
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1985 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TRANSFERRING FUNDS FROM
COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND TO FIRE DEPARTMENT AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT REPAIR
ACCOUNT AND AUTHORIZING THE REPAIR OF FIRE DEPARTMENT AERIAL LADDER
WHEREAS, the Fire Department's American LaFrance Aerial Ladder has been
inspected by Underwriter's Laboratories Inc. of Northbrook Illinois in accordance
with NFPA standard 1904; and
WHEREAS, the inspection of the aerial ladder determined that certain
repairs were needed to meet or pass the Underwriter's Laboratories Inc. test; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 471.345 of the Minnesota Statutes provides for the
purchase of merchandise, materials or equipment, or any other kind of construction
work by informal quotations when the amount of such contract is $14,999 or less;
and
WHEREAS, the City's purchasing policy requires the City Council to
award contracts for purchases between $5,000 and $14,999; and
WHEREAS, the following quotations were obtained for the repair of the
American LaFrance Aerial Ladder:
American LaFrance
Truck Utilities and Manufacturing Inc.
$21,677.75
$14,090.00; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has determined that the quotation from Truck
Utilities and Manufacturing in the amount of $14,090.00 is the best quotation
received from a responsible bidder.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center as follows:
1. Increase the Fire Department Automotive Equipment Repair account
(01- 4381 000 -32) by $14,090 for the repair of the American LaFrance
Aerial Ladder.
2. Reduce the Council Contingency appropriation (account #4995) in the
Unallocated Departmental Expenses Budget by $14,090.00.
3. Authorize the City Manager to contract for the repair of the American
LaFrance Aerial Ladder in the amount of $14,090 from Truck Utilities
and Manufacturing Inc.
March 11, 1985 t
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member Celia Scott and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted
in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and
Rich Theis;
and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.