HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-058 CCR Member Dan Ryan introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-58
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE
REPLACEMENT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FOR THE EARLY PURCHASE
OF A 2014 PIERCE SABER FIRE TRUCK AND THE REPLACEMENT OF
EXTRICATION TOOLS
WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center Fire Department vehicle replacement schedule
for 2017 included the replacement of a 1997 Freightliner fire truck(Rescue 5);and
WHEREAS, damages sustained from an accident as well as the history of costly
maintenance makes the early purchase preferable to making repairs;and
WHEREAS, it is possible for the City of Brooklyn Center to participate in the
HGACBuy cooperative purchasing venture for the replacement of said vehicle;and
WHEREAS, a 2014 Pierce Saber Pumper is available through the HGACBUY
Purchasing Contract No.15-4418 at a total estimated cost of$342,000.00;and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department also seeks ,to replace 20 year old hydraulic
extrication tools and air bags at a total estimated cost of$40,000.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that the early purchase of one fire truck under the HGACBuy
Cooperative Purchasing Venture along with the purchase of extrication tools and airbags at a total
cost of$382,000.00 is hereby approved.
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March 23, 2015
Data Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kris Lawrence-Anderson
and upon vote being taken thereon,the following voted in favor thereof.
Tim Willson, April Graves, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.