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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Matt Anslow, Assistant Chief of Services - Aurora Fire Department
DATE: February 14, 2023
SUBJECT:
Resolution authorizing ratification of the purchase of eight (8) SCBA's (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) and a TIC (Thermal Imaging Camera) for $75,069 from Municipal Emergency Services. To replace equipment damaged on a hazardous material leak.
PURPOSE:
To purchase eight (8) SCBA's and one (1) TIC from Municipal Emergency Services to replace Damaged equipment.
The Aurora Fire Department responded to a hazardous material leak on December 15, 2022, at 625 W. Illinois that resulted in unrepairable damage to the SCBA's and TIC.
BACKGROUND:
The Aurora Fire Department Responded to a Hazardous materials release at 625 W Illinois Avenue on December 15, 2022. This call, resulting in a vapor cloud would later be found to have damaged, the above equipment to the point of it being deemed unrepairable resulting in it needing to be replaced.
DISCUSSION:
The purchase of these critical items will bring the Aurora Fire Department back up to its previous capabilities to handle emergency incidents. The financial impact to the City of Aurora, IL can be minimized or negated by charging the spiller per the IL Hazardous Material Emergency Response Reimbursement Act. This allows the AHJ to seek reimbursement for damaged equipment. The funds have been approved and are available in account 601-0000-410-4078. The vendor is a sole source of the SCOTT brand SCBA's that we use.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Retaining the readiness of the hazmat team is of the utmost importance of the Fire Department. Without these crucial safety devices, the department is limited on its ability to respond to any hazardous material incidents.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the Finance Committee accept approve the invoices from Municipal Emergency Services to purchase 8 Scott packs and one TIC for the amount of $75,069.
cc: Finance Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing ratification of the purchase of eight (8) SCBA's (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) and a TIC (Thermal Imaging Camera) for $75,069 from Municipal Emergency Services.
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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 City of Aurora Fire Department needs to replace the damaged SCBA's and TIC; and
WHEREAS, the Aurora Fire Department needs the ability to mitigate Hazardous material incidents; and
WHEREAS, Municipal Emergency Services is the sole source provider of the SCOTT brand SCBA's used/lost in the event; and
WHEREAS, funding will be available in account number 601-0000-410-4078 for the purchase of replacement SCBA's and TIC.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: authorizes the ratification to purchase eight (8) SCBA's (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) and a TIC (Thermal Imaging Camera) for $75,069 from Municipal Emergency Services and the Director of Purchasing to issue necessary orders.