PRESENTER: Presenter
Ruy Lozano, Fire Chief
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SUBJECT: Title
Approval of an expenditure for repairs of Fire Department Unit 20403 to Siddons-Martin Emergency Group.
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DEPARTMENT: Fire
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: All
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Fire department unit 20403 (Truck 7) experienced a catastrophic failure of a wheel hub causing significant damage to the unit and placing it out of service. Repair of this unit has been authorized by TML. Given the nature of the repair and the type of vehicle, the unit requires repair by the manufacturer’s authorized service center, Siddons-Martin Emergency Group. The expenditure is being made under the City’s maintenance and service contract with the vendor.
ISSUE:
The unit required extensive repair, totaling $75,582.32 in order to place it back in service.
STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:
☐Economic Mobility ☐Enhanced Connectivity ☐Community Identity
☐Organizational Excellence ☐Community Well-Being ☐N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
An insurance claim was filed with the Texas Municipal League (TML) and the city has received $74,443. The difference is the City’s responsibility and will be supported by the Replacement Fund; therefore, sufficient funds are available to support this expenditure.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of an expenditure to Siddons Martin Emergency Group.