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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Don Davids, Assistant Chief, Aurora Fire Dept.
DATE: February 17, 2016
SUBJECT:
Resolution to approve a professional services contract with Kluber Inc. of Batavia, for $27,500 to design, develop specifications and construction management to install a backup emergency generator at fire station # 3 for the Aurora Fire Department.
PURPOSE:
To provide professional services to design, develop specifications and construction management to install an emergency backup generator at Aurora Fire Department station # 3
BACKGROUND:
In a study commissioned by the COA in 2014, Kluber Inc. evaluated the need for and made recommendations for emergency standby generators at six of the existing AFD fire stations. The study confirmed the need to install backup generators at all existing fire stations the exception of fire station seven, which is due to be replaced in 2017.
DISCUSSION:
The Aurora Fire Department is responsible for fire suppression and emergency medical services at all times for the residents of Aurora. The department must be able to operate all fire stations at 100% of their designed functions even during severe weather or winter storms. Five of the existing fire stations do not currently have standby emergency generators leaving the stations unable to provide optimal service during times when commercial electrify is unavailable. For the 2015 budget year, a decision package was approved that funded procuring backup emergency generators for fire stations. Funds are available in the 2016 SHAPE fund in account number, 255-3033-422.38-05 for this service.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Providing backup emergency generators to the existing fire stations will help maintain current levels of service even in the event of disruption of commercial electricity. Not having the ability could mean diminished levels of service or delays in response times.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that the City Council approve a professional services contract with Kluber Inc. in the amount of $27,500 to design, develop specifications and oversee construction for an emergency backup generator at fire station # 3.
cc: Alderman O’Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Bohman
Alderman Mesiacos, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Authorizing a professional services contract with Kluber Inc. for $27,500 for design, specification development and construction management to install an emergency backup generator at AFD Fire Station 3.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, The Aurora Fire Department desires to install an emergency backup generator at fire station # 3; and
WHEREAS, Kluber Inc, completed a study in 2014 that identified the need for emergency backup generators at all Aurora fire stations; and
WHEREAS, a decision package was approved in the COA 2015 budget that allowed funding emergency generator installations for fire stations thru 2019; and
WHEREAS, Kluber Inc, is capable of design, developing specifications and construction management; and
WHEREAS, the 2016 City Budget shall provide adequate funding for this item in account 255-3033-422.38-05 (SHAPE Fund).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: Does hereby approve a professional service contract with Kluber Inc. in the amount of $27,500.00 for design, specification development and construction management for emergency backup generator installation at AFD fire station # 3, and does hereby further authorize its Director of Purchasing to issue the necessary orders to implement purchase of same.