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Home My WebLink About2003 06 23 Consent B Fire Department Improvements 062303Consent "B" Fire Department Improvements Page 1 of2 COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM B CONSENT X INFORMATIONAL PUBLIC HERING REGULAR June 23. 2003 Meeting MGR. ~ IDEPT -!)/ j-, Authorization REQUEST: The Fire Department is requesting that the City Commission approve a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $40,000 to rehabilitate Fire Station 24 and Station 26 from General Fund Reserves and the Medical Transport Fund Balance. PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is to approve replacement of carpeting, restroom/shower tiling and repaint the interior of both fire stations that are deteriorated and to provide the necessary funding equally from the General Fund Reserves and the Medical Transport Fund Balance. CONSIDERATION: The carpeting, which has been in place at Fire Station 24 for over 11 years, and the carpeting at Fire Station 26 for 9 years is in desperate need of replacing. The interior of both buildings have not been repainted during the same period and needs to be redone. Finally, the bathroom and shower tile area at Fire Station 24 is 30 years old and needs to be completely redone, including some interior wall modifications to accommodate both male and female employees. The cost estimates include a 10% contingency for cost overruns and multiple vendors will be utilized to accomplish these maintenance projects. Fire Station 24 Tile Work Paint Carpeting Carpentry/Fumishings $9,900 $7,700 $6,500 $6,400 Fire Station 26 Paint Carpeting $5,500 $4,000 FUNDING: A total of$ 40,000 is requested to complete these projects, $20,000 from General Fund Reserves and $20,000 from the Medical Transport Fund Balance. 062303Consent "B" Fire Department Improvements Page 2 of2 RECOMMENDATION: The Fire Department is recommending that the City Commission approve a supplement in the amount of $40,000 including $20,000 from the General Fund Reserves and $20,000 from the Medical Transport Fund Balance to rehabilitate both Fire Stations 24 and 26. IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: Upon approval by the City Commission, the work will begin immediately after the purchasing procedures are completed. All work is scheduled to be completed within 60 to 90 days. A TT ACHMENTS: N/A COMMISSION ACTION: