Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Kenneth Jacks, Fire Chief
Contact Info
(830) 221-4207 - kjacks@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Approval of a Fire Department rescue truck to be declared as surplus to allow unit to be utilized as a trade-in vehicle for a new multi-purpose fire engine from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, LLC.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
The Fire Department currently has a fleet of fire engines consisting of six frontline units and two reserve units. In accordance with the standard City process for light-duty fleet vehicles, the Fire Department and the City’s Fleet Services Manager regularly evaluate each fire engine and adjust the fleet accordingly to ensure the continued protection of lives and property. Based upon a recent review, it is being recommended that one of the frontline units be reclassified as a reserve unit as the repair costs have been increasing due to age and mileage.
The Fire Department is seeking City Council approval to purchase a new multi-purpose fire engine from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, LLC. (hereafter “Siddons-Martin”) that will replace two units; the afore-mentioned frontline unit, and a rescue truck. The former frontline unit will be reclassified as a reserve unit; however, it will not be necessary to retain the rescue truck.
Siddons-Martin has offered the City the opportunity to utilize the afore-mentioned rescue truck as a trade-in vehicle for the new multi-purpose fire engine. They have guaranteed the estimated value of the rescue truck to be $133,000; thereby reducing the purchase price of the multi-purpose truck from approximately $880,900 to approximately $747,900. Therefore, declaring the rescue truck to be surplus and available as a trade-in for the multi-purpose fire engine would allow for a significant cost savings to the City.
Upon receipt of Council approval, the Fire Department will order the new multi-purpose fire engine; the anticipated lead time for the new vehicle is 11 months. As such, the frontline unit and rescue truck will remain in service until the new vehicle is placed into service.
After the new vehicle is placed into service, the City will transfer ownership of the rescue truck to Siddons-Martin in “as is-no warranty” condition, and the frontline unit will be reclassified as a reserve unit.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
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Yes |
Strategic Priorities 2: Use a variety of funding sources for operational and capital needs. |
FISCAL IMPACT:
The entire trade-in value of $133,000 will offset the cost of the new multi-purpose fire engine; thereby significantly reducing the purchase price of the new vehicle.
Recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the approval of a Fire Department rescue truck to be declared as surplus to allow unit to be utilized as a trade-in vehicle for a new multi-purpose fire engine from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, LLC.