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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Derrick Winston, Asst. Superintendent Fleet & Facilities Maintenance
DATE: November 13, 2020
SUBJECT:
Truck 6 Engine Replacement Payment Ratification
PURPOSE:
To ensure the continued readiness of the Aurora Fire Department Vehicle Fleet.
BACKGROUND:
Truck 6 is a 2012 E-One and one of three front-line ladder trucks currently in use by the Aurora Fire Department serving the City's East side. The truck is powered by a Cummins ISX series diesel engine and in addition to other life-saving equipment, the truck is equipped with a ninety-five foot (95') articulating ladder and extrication equipment.
On October 29th of 2020, Truck 6 was towed to Aurora's Central Garage with a failure to start condition. The truck was inspected by fleet technicians who determined that the no start condition was due to a faulty oil charged fuel pump. Before replacing the pump, it was found that the engine also exhibited symptoms indicative of internal damage beyond shop capabilities. The truck was then transported to Rush Truck Centers, an area certified Cummins ISX service center, located at 575 Saint Paul Blvd., Carol Stream, IL 60188, for further inspection. There are other Cummins certified vendors in the area, but Rush Truck Centers has provided good service to the City in the past and had an immediate opening.
DISCUSSION:
The service team at Rush Truck Centers agreed with Aurora's technician's concerns and proposed a complete engine replacement for $59,645.00. The quoted price includes an $8,645.00 manufacturer engine core charge which will be refunded to the City upon receipt of the old engine.
With Truck 6 out of service there are no reserve ladder trucks available. Should one of the remaining trucks require scheduled service or experience a mechanical failure, it would impede the fire department's ability to provide necessary services. Given T6's projected twelve to seventeen years of remaining life, otherwise good condition, and seven figure cost to replace, an engine replacement is the best course of action. By replacing the engine, the truck will be returned to active service much sooner and negate the possibility of further complications that could occur with attempting to repair the existing engine.
Sufficient funds are budgeted in account 120-4431-418.38-01 to satisfy the cost of the repairs.
Rush Truck Centers has no outstanding debt with the City.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
n/a
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I recommend that the City Council adopts a resolution ratifying payment to Rush Truck Centers for the replacement of the main engine in Truck 6.
cc: Finance Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Ratifying payment to Rush Truck Centers of Illinois for the replacement of the main engine in Truck 6 for the Aurora Fire Department in the amount of $59,645.00.
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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, Truck 6 is a 2012 E-One and one of three front-line ladder trucks currently in service for the Aurora Fire Department and is powered by a Cummins ISX series diesel engine; and
WHEREAS, on October 29th of 2020, Truck 6 was towed to Aurora's Central Garage with a failure to start condition. The truck was inspected by fleet technicians who determined that the no start condition was due to a faulty oil charged fuel pump. Before replacing the pump, it was found that the engine also exhibited symptoms indicative of internal damage; and
WHEREAS, Rush Truck Centers, an area certified Cummins ISX service center, located at 575 Saint Paul Blvd., Carol Stream, IL 60188, proposed a complete engine replacement for $59,645.00; and
WHEREAS, the quoted price includes an $8,645.00 manufacturer engine core charge which will be refunded to the City upon receipt of the old engine; and
WHEREAS, sufficient funds are budgeted in account 120-4431-418.38-01 to satisfy the cost of the repairs; 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 $59,645.00 to Rush Truck Centers of Illinois to replace the main engine in Truck 6.