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Consider adopting Resolution No. 2019-59 authorizing the City Manager to approve payment for emergency repairs for a 2005 Pierce Quantum Fire Truck in the amount of $74,278 to Siddons-Martin Emergency Group; and take appropriate action
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BACKGROUND:
City unit 42190, a 2005 Pierce Quantum Fire Truck had a water pump transfer case failure when in route to a call causing additional damage to the vehicle. Staff inspected the water pump transfer case and concluded from the rust found in the crack of the transfer case that broke apart, the failure was due to a pre-existing stress crack in the case. The transfer case mounting bolts were found to be tight with no signs of loosening.
DISCUSSION:
The City Manager authorized the emergency repair to facilitate getting the fire truck back in service as soon as reasonably possible to preserve and protect the public health or safety of the City’s residents. The fire truck is at Siddons-Martin Emergency Group for repair and is a sole source repair provider and the estimate for repairs is $74,277.37.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Budgeted Financial Impact of $74,277.37 in account 6017080-640022
RECOMMENDATION:
City Administration recommends to approve payment for the repair of City unit 42190, a 2005 Pierce Quantum Fire Truck to Siddons-Martin Emergency Group in the amount of $74,277.37.
POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION:
1. I move to approve Resolution 2019-59 authorizing the City Manager to approve payment for the repair of City unit 42190 in the total amount of $74,277.37.
2. I move to approve Resolution 2019-59 authorizing the City Manager to approve payment for the repair of City unit 42190 in the total amount of $74,277.37, with modifications.
3. I move to table the issue for further study or take no action.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution No. 2019-59
2. Information Memorandum to Council
3. Repair Estimate for Unit 42190