HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 12310 (Purchase Fire Engine)RESOLUTION NO. 12310
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE FIRE ENGINE FROM MARK -WEST
FIRE APPARATUS AND TWO AMBULANCES FROM LEADER INDUSTRIES
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL RESOLVES as follows:
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael Vehicle Replacement Program for FY 06-07 included the
purchase of a replacement USAR Fire Vehicle; and
WHEREAS, the City has approximately 5000 acres of open space that interface with many
structures within the City; these Wildland-Urban Interface areas present a significant risk to public safety,
and a 4 -wheel drive Fire Engine will provide increased access to fires in smaller stages; and
WHEREAS, the current USAR Vehicle continues to be adequate and effective as a City Response
Unit; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department has determined the most appropriate vehicle need is for a Fire
Engine capable of accessing open space as well as city streets where a standard fire engines would have
difficulty making access and maneuvering; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael Vehicle Replacement Program for FY 06-07 included the
replacement of first response ambulances at 5 years of service; and
WHEREAS, two Ambulances, currently in first response service by the Fire Department, exceed this
period of use; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department has determined that Mark -West Fire Apparatus has extended its
Mosquito Fire District (CA) contract price and that Leader Industries has extended its Novato Fire District
(CA) price (without cost -of -living and component price increases); and
WHEREAS, the City's Purchasing Policy (Chapter 2.55, San Rafael Municipal Code) allows a City
department to purchase equipment and supplies without compliance with bidding requirements in
circumstances where the department utilizes purchasing agreements maintained by state, county, or other
public agencies; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department staff has reviewed the specifications and pricing from Mark -West
Fire Apparatus and Leader Industries and has determined that both are exceptional values for the City of
San Rafael, and the Fire Department staff recommends that the City purchase one Type III fire engine from
Mark -West Fire Apparatus based on the Mosquito Fire District contract and two ambulances from Leader
Industries based on the Novato Fire District contract.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of San Rafael hereby:
1. Finds all the above -recited facts to be true and accurate;
2. Authorizes the San Rafael Fire Department to purchase one Type III Fire Engine from Mark -
West Fire Apparatus and two Fire Ambulances from Leader Industries;
3. Authorizes the Fire Chief to execute any and all documents necessary to complete these
purchases.
4. Authorizes the Finance Director to seek a financing source to fund these purchases that is
advantageous to the City with the ability to add the cost of Fire Department command units
when approved.
I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of said
City, held on the 16th day of July, 2007, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Miller, Phillips, and Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
JEANNE M. LEONCINI, City Clerk