Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Two Replacement Ambulances and Equipment for the McKinney Fire Department
Summary
MEETING DATE: September 4, 2012
DEPARTMENT: City Manager's Office
CONTACT: Jason Gray, City Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
· Approval of resolution
ITEM SUMMARY:
· Two (2) Ambulances that have been on the Fleet replacement schedule for two years.
· The City has received a quote from Braun Industries/Lone Star Emergency Vehicles, via the Houston Galveston Area Council (HGAC), a Texas Cooperative Purchasing organization contract, for the purchase of two (2) Ambulances and equipment in the amount of $199,675.00 each totaling $399,350.00.
· All other emergency equipment needed for these vehicles will be recycled from the vehicles being replaced.
· There will be an additional expense for removing and reinstalling the existing equipment from the old vehicles into the new vehicles. These services will be rendered in FY 2013 therefore; funding will come from the FY 2013 budget.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
· Ambulances are on a five (5) year replacement schedule. These two (2) units were scheduled for replacement in previous budgets. Unit 25737 was scheduled to be replaced in the 09-10 budget, and Unit 623 was on the replacement schedule in the 10-11 budget. Due to budget constraints both units have been pushed out two (2) budget cycles. The on-going maintenance cost is becoming a burden on the budget. The existing patient cots are nearing the end of their service life and are in need of replacement.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
· Upon City Council approval, staff will make necessary budget transfers within existing appropriations.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A