HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-042 CCRMember Kay Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-42
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2002 CENTRAL GARAGE BUDGET TO
PROVIDE FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE 1500 GPM FIRE APPARATUS
AND CALLING FOR BIDS
WHEREAS, one 1500 GPM diesel pumper fire apparatus was scheduled for
replacement in 2004, but due to the deteriorating and unsafe condition of the present 1982 fire
apparatus the Fire Chief is requesting to replace it in 2002; and
WHEREAS, there is $239,120 in accumulated depreciation available in the 2002
Central IGarage Capital Outlay Fund and the balance needed would be transferred from the Fire
Department Central Garage Fire Apparatus Depreciation Schedule; and
WHEREAS, it is possible for the City of Brooklyn Center to purchase a fire apparatus
manufactured in 2002 and delivered in late 2002 for approximately $280,000 that will be a savings
of approximately $40,000 to $50,000 over purchasing in 2004.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center authorize amending the 2002 Central Garage Budget to provide for the purchase of
one 1500 GPM Fire Apparatus and authorize calling for sealed bids to be received until 11:00 a.m.
local time, on the 19' day of April, 2002, at the Brooklyn Center City Offices, at which time and
place the City Clerk and Fire Chief, or their designated representative, shall publicly open and read
aloud the bids.
March'25, 2002
Date
ATTEST: OCity Clerk
Q Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Bob Peppe
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Myrna Kragness, Kay Lasman, Bob Peppe, and Tim Ricker;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.