HomeMy WebLinkAboutAppropriation of $1.2 million for purchase of a replacementDept. ID FD 15-008 Page 1 of 2
Meeting Date: 9/8/2015
Approved 7-0
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: 9/8/2015
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Lori Ann Farrell, Director of Finance
Patrick McIntosh, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Approve an appropriation in the amount of $1.2 million for purchase of a
replacement Fire Truck
Statement of Issue:
The City Council is requested to approve an appropriation of $1.2 million for the purchase of a
replacement fire truck.
Financial Impact:
The City was recently informed that the State of California will be providing $1.6 million in SB 90
funds for State mandated cost reimbursement. It is recommended that $1.2 million of this funding
be used for the purchase of a replacement aerial ladder truck.
Recommended Action:
Approve an appropriation of $1.2 million from the $1.6 million in SB 90 reimbursement funds to the
Equipment Replacement business unit (10040209.85350) for the purchase of a replacement aerial
ladder truck.
Alternative Action(s):
Do not appropriate the funds and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The FY 2014/15 budget includes $295,000 in equipment replacement funding for the first year of a
five-year lease -purchase of a replacement aerial ladder truck. Since budget approval, it was
determined that an outright purchase of the truck would provide General Fund savings by reducing
annual debt service charges. In addition, the City was recently informed that the State of California
will be providing $1.6 million in one-time reimbursement for SB 90 mandated costs. It is
recommended that $1.2 million of this funding be combined with the $295,000 currently approved in
the FY 2014/15 budget for the purchase of the replacement aerial ladder truck.
The proposed purchase will replace a 20 year old fire truck with 95,000 in mileage. This truck
requires frequent repairs, including fixing a cracked cab, and has become more difficult to keep
maintained and in service. The reliability of this apparatus is critical because of its use in providing
emergency responses, including fire suppression, hazardous materials, rescue and medical
responses. Also, the City's current standard for fire apparatus replacement, which follows National
Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, recommends replacement of fire apparatus with 20
years of service.
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Meeting Date: 9/8/2015
The purchase of a replacement aerial ladder truck is necessary to continue to provide reliable
emergency service to the residents of Huntington Beach.
Environmental Status:
Not Applicable.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Enhance and Maintain Public Safety.
Attachmentfs):
None.