HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 01 12 Consent 206COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 206
January 12, 2004
Meeting
CONSENT
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INFORMATIONAL
PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR
MGR /J- DEPT
Authorization
REQUEST: Fire Department Requesting Authorization for a Supplemental Appropriation of
$157,000 from Medical Transport Fund balance for the Purchase of 1 (one) Rescue
Truck by Piggybacking off of Florida Fire Chiefs Association, Florida Sheriff's
Association & Florida Association of Counties Bid #03-04-0828.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this Commission item is to request authorization for a supplemental
appropriation of $157,000 from the Medical Transport Fund and to piggyback off of the
Florida Fire Chief s Association, Florida Sheriff's Association & Florida Association of
Counties, Bid #03-04-0828 with American LaFrance MedicMaster for the purchase of 1
(one) 2004 Freightliner M2, Type I Ambulance, 4x2 Medium Duty Rescue Truck for the
Fire Department.
CONSIDERATIONS:
This Rescue Truck is needed as part of the fleet maintenance, replacement program and
additional capacity for the Fire Department. The Florida Fire Chief s Association, Florida
Sheriffs Association & Florida Association of Counties has already received bids for the 2004
Type I Ambulance being considered under Bid #03-04-0828.
The vehicle requested for purchase is an American LaFrance MedicMaster 2004
Freightliner M2, Type I Ambulance, 4x2 Medium Duty Rescue Truck. This vehicles will replace
the 1989 Ford F-350 Wheeled Coach Ambulance that serves as a reserve unit and will ultimately
replace a frontline unit, a 2000 American LaFrance MedicMaster that will then become the reserve
unit. The cost of the vehicle is not to exceed $157,000, and this replacement was not originally
budgeted, but due to the unreliability of the existing backup unit the 1989 Ford F-350, the Fire
Chief is requesting consideration in this matter. If this request is approved the Medical Transport
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Fund balance carryover into fiscal year 2004/2005 will be approximately $243,000 provided the
current budget is realized in terms of both revenues and expenses.
FUNDING:
The Rescue Truck purchase not exceeding $157,000 is requested to be funded from
Medical Transport Fund balance that is projected to be $400,000 at the end of this fiscal year.
Expenditure of the funds will occur within 90 to 180 days after approval.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that authorization for a Medical Transport Fund balance
supplemental appropriation to the FY 2003/2004 budget be granted not exceeding
$157,000 and request authorization to piggyback off of the Florida Fire Chief's
Association, Florida Sheriff's Association & Florida Association of Counties Bid #03-04-
0828 with American LaFrance MedicMaster not exceeding $157,000 for the purchase of 1
(one) 2004 Freightliner M2, Type I Ambulance, 4x2 Medium Duty Rescue Trucks.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE:
The delivery of vehicles will occur within the 180 days of order.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
COMMISSION ACTION: