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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Mark Matkovich, Assistant Fire Chief
DATE: June 12th, 2020
SUBJECT:
Resolution for ratification of payment to Fire Service Inc. of Saint John Indiana in the amount of $25,688.66 to repair accident damage to Engine 10.
PURPOSE:
To pay for needed repairs to Engine 10 as a result of an accident on May 20, 2020.
BACKGROUND:
While crews were conducting drivers training, a member of the department ended up way off course and struck a concrete base of a light pole. The front driver's side of the Engine suffered extensive damage.
DISCUSSION:
Fire Service Inc. is the vender, and has an in-house body shop to repair damage to Engine 10. Per Alex Alexandrou repairs costs will be covered by Risk Management Account.
Account # 601-0000-410.40-75
The vehicle is already at Fire Service Inc. in Indiana, and repairs have been started. The original quote was $22,044.12, but after further investigation Fire Service Inc. found more damage than the original quote. That is why the quote is now at 25,688.66.
Fire Service, Inc. is the manufacturer of the engine and therefore repairs will be made by the company who built it. er City of Aurora Code of Ordinances, Article 5, Section 2-355 (a) (6), any municipal work or public improvement, when the expense thereof will exceed twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00), may be undertaken or constructed by contract or agreement without advertising for bids if authorized by a vote of three-fifths (3/5) of the members of the city council then holding office.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The impact is the Engine is not usable in its current condition. The fire company is currently in a reserve vehicle until this repairs can be completed. The Fire department is now short one vehicle until this service is completed.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The City Council ratifies the payment of $25,688.66 to Fire Service Inc. of Saint John Indiana."
cc: Finance Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Ratifying payment of $25,688.66 to Fire Service Inc. of Saint John, Indiana.
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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, Aurora Fire Department Engine 10 was involved in an accident during drivers training; and
WHEREAS, The Fire Department needs the vehicle to be repaired so it can go back in service; and
WHEREAS, Fire Service Inc. of Saint John, Indiana has the facilities to repair the vehicle; and
WHEREAS, Fire Service Inc. was the manufacturer of the engine and therefore, per City of Aurora Code of Ordinances, Article 5, Section 2-355 (a) (6), any municipal work or public improvement, when the expense thereof will exceed twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00), may be undertaken or constructed by contract or agreement without advertising for bids if authorized by a vote of three-fifths (3/5) of the members of the city council then holding office; and
WHEREAS, The Mayor's Office has advised that funds will be made available in Risk Management Account #601-0000-410.40-75; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: The City Council approves the payment of $25,688.66 to Fire Service Inc. of Saint John, Indiana, for repairs to Engine 10.