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File #: 25-801    Name:
Type: Recommendation Status: Consent Item Ready
File created: 6/20/2025 In control: City Council
On agenda: 7/14/2025 Final action:
Title: Approval of expenditures with Vortex Doors for preventative maintenance and repairs to station doors and gates for the Fire Department.
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PRESENTER: Presenter

Ruy Lozano, Fire Chief

 

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SUBJECT: Title

Approval of expenditures with Vortex Doors for preventative maintenance and repairs to station doors and gates for the Fire Department.

 

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DEPARTMENT: Fire

 

 

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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: All

 

 

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The fire department requires preventative maintenance and repairs to is station doors to assure unobstructed egress of apparatus during emergencies. The preventative maintenance is performed twice a year, and repairs are made based on the maintenance recommendations and as needed.  Staff are requesting authorization to spend $45,956 for repairs and $17,756 for preventive maintenance of doors and gates at the cities fire stations. The total for these items is $63,712.

 

 

ISSUE:

Operational doors and gates at the City’s fire stations are important to maintain security of the facilities and allow egress of apparatus during emergencies. These doors and gates must have preventive maintenance performed bi-annually and repairs made when deficiencies are discovered, or components fail.

 

 

STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:

Economic Mobility Enhanced Connectivity Community Identity

Organizational Excellence Community Well-Being N/A

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FISCAL IMPACT:

Funding for these expenditures is included in the FY 2025 approved Fire Department Budget, therefore, sufficient funds are available.

 

Recommendation

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval of this item.