TO: Public Safety Committee
FROM: Jeff Carey, Chief of Fire
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Request for Authorization to Purchase One (1) 2008 International Medtec Ambulance from Troy Fire Protection District in the amount of $30,000.00
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BACKGROUND:
The City of Joliet Fire Department has a Five-Year Plan to purchase new ambulances. However, the wait times to receive the new ambulances is over two years. The Troy Fire Protection District has a used 2008 International Medtec Ambulance for sale in the amount of $30,000.00. The Fire Department would like to purchase this ambulance to stabilize the reserve ambulance fleet which will allow the Fire Department to catch up with the current ambulance replacement plan. This Medtec ambulance is in great shape and will be used to replace one of the older reserve ambulances. Funds will be available for this purchase through a Public Safety Grant the City received.
CONCLUSION:
Troy Fire Protection District has agreed to sell the City of Joliet Fire Department this 2008 International Medtec Ambulance in the amount of $30,000.00.
This unit will fill the City’s need at an appropriate pricing level. A second unit will need to be ordered at a future date.
Section 2-438 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances states that purchases over $25,000.00 may be awarded without written specifications or bidding under certain circumstances. Two of these circumstances applies:
(a) Purchases which may only be practicably made from a single source;
(f) Purchases when authorized by a vote of two-thirds (2/3) of all members of the City Council when holding office.
Funds will be charged utilizing 911 Grant Funds - ETSB Grant Fund (Org 22070020; Object 524200, Project F9124, ($30,000.00)).
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based upon the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve the purchase of one (1) 2008 International Medtec Ambulance, in the amount of $30,000.00, from Troy Fire Protection District.
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