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Consideration of and action on authorizing the purchase of one (1) 2017 Frazer remount ambulance.
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Summary:
The 2016-17 adopted budget of the Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District includes funding for the purchase of one ambulance remount (refurbishment of the existing “box” and mounting on a new chassis).
The ambulance being remounted is a 2008 Frazer ambulance and the chassis has required extensive maintenance. The unit continues to pose maintenance issues. Due to the excessive maintenance costs, it is prudent to replace the chassis.
Quote (attached) for $138,050 for the refurbishing/remounting will utilize the HGAC Cooperative Purchasing Program and includes a $4,000.00 credit for trade-in of the existing chassis.
This quote does exceed the budgeted funds for this project. A budget amendment will be introduced at the next meeting of the FCPEMSD Board, and then subsequently presented to City Council.
Fiscal/Budgetary Impact:
Budgeted funds are available and a budget amendment will be proposed to offset the budget exceedance.
Recommended action
Staff requests and recommends approval for this purchase.