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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Mark Matkovich, Assistant Chief of Services - Aurora Fire Department
DATE: April 7, 2022
SUBJECT:
Resolution authorizing the purchase of one (1) 2023 E-One Ford F-750 gas 2-door commercial chassis dive rescue squad for the amount of $529,773.00 from Fire Service Inc.
PURPOSE:
To purchase one (1) 2023 E-One Ford F-750 gas 2-door commercial chassis dive rescue squad, from Fire Service Inc. to replace a 1996 Ford F-Super Duty dive truck that has reached the end of its service life as recommended by Equipment Services
BACKGROUND:
The Aurora Fire Department routinely replaces vehicles that are nearing or have exceeded their service life for a frontline vehicle as recommended by Equipment Services. Rescue 23 is a 1996 Ford F-Super Duty that can no longer meet our needs.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Aurora last purchased a dive vehicle 26 years ago in 1996. The dive truck is 26 years old and no longer meets the needs of the dive team. The back of the vehicle is packed with equipment and members have a hard time getting dressed for calls.
Fire Service Inc is the area dealer for E-One brand vehicles. The purchase of the 2023 E-One F-750 gas 2-door commercial chassis dive rescue squad is thru the Houston-Galveston Area Council Cooperative Purchasing Program, which the City of Aurora is a member of.
Funds have been approved for 2022 and are available in account 287-3033-422.75-10 (ARPA/Capital Outlay-Vehicles/Trucks) for this purchase, with a budgeted amount of $505,000 which include $40,000 garage setup fee. There will need to be a budget amendment of $64,773 bringing the total amount to $569,773.
The price of the 2023 E-One Ford F-750 dive rescue squad is $64,773 dollars higher than the amount that was approved last year because of inflation on the materials used to build the vehicle, we also made some changes to the vehicle to better suit the dive team's needs.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Maintaining a safe and dependable emergency response fleet enhances the ability of the Aurora Fire Department to provide emergency services to the citizens of Aurora. As vehicles increase in age, their dependability decreases, and the cost of maintenance of the vehicle increase dramatically.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the Finance Committee accept the bid from Fire Service Inc. to purchase a 2023 E-One Ford F-750 2-door commercial chassis dive rescue squad in the amount of $529,773
cc: Finance Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the purchase of one (1) 2023 E-One Ford F-750 2-door commercial chassis dive rescue squad in the amount of $529,773 for the Aurora Fire Department.
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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 has been authorized to replace the 1996 F-Super Duty dive truck as part of the 2022 budget; and
WHEREAS, the Aurora Fire Department needs to be able to respond expeditiously to all dive calls that happen in the City of Aurora; and
WHEREAS, the Aurora Fire Department has received a quote from Fire Service, Inc., the area dealer for E-One brand vehicles. The purchase of the 2023 E-One F-750 gas 2-door commercial chassis dive rescue squad is thru the Houston-Galveston Area Council Cooperative Purchasing Program, which the City of Aurora is a member of; and
WHEREAS, the City Budget contains $505,000 in account 287-3033-422.75-10 for the purchase of a new dive truck. The account is $64,773 short on funds. There will need to be a budget amendment of $64,773 bringing the total amount to $569,773 (which includes garage set up fees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois does hereby authorize the purchase of one (1) 2023 E-One Ford F-750 2-door commercial chassis dive rescue squad from Fire Services, Inc., St. John, Indiana in the amount of $529,773 with a garage setup fee of $40,000 bringing the total to $569,773 and does hereby further authorize its Director of Purchasing to issue the necessary orders to implement purchase of same