Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on an Ordinance Amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Budget to Provide Funds for the Purpose of Purchasing an Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) Apparatus for the McKinney Fire Department to be Used at the McKinney National Airport
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Safe and Secure Community
Operational Excellence
MEETING DATE: November 19, 2024
DEPARTMENT: Fire
CONTACT: Paul Dow, Fire Chief
Jim Floyd, Assistant Fire Chief of Administration
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approve ordinance
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The ARFF apparatus includes advanced firefighting technologies and design features tailored for airport emergencies, such as a high-powered water cannon, foam dispensing system, and rapid response maneuverability.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The current ARFF vehicle, purchased in 2007, will not meet the future operational demands or compliance standards required for safe airport operations.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• The purchase of the ARFF apparatus will be funded by appropriating $1,700,000 in General Fund.
o Will be purchased with a cooperative contract through Siddons-Martin.
o $1,669,263 for the ARFF vehicle and loose equipment
o $30,737 for firefighting foam
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A