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Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the purchase of two 2 ½ ton high-water vehicles from the Texas Facilities Commission through the Federal Surplus Property Program in an amount not to exceed $40,000 (Fire Chief)
Background:
The Texas Facilities Commission manages the disposition of surplus property donated to the state by federal programs. Their Federal Surplus Property Program requests, warehouses, and transfers surplus federal government equipment to eligible organizations in Texas. The TFC's Federal Surplus Property Program certifies organizations as eligible under federal management regulations to receive and use the property.
The Texas Facilities Commission currently has several 2 ½ ton high-water vehicles housed at their San Antonio yard. After our application is received and approved by the Texas Facilities Commission, the Fire Department will be able to contact TFC to start the process of obtaining these two vehicles. Once the property is picked up, the City will have 30 days to submit payment to the TFC. These vehicles do not have to be stored inside. Adding two extra high-water vehicles to our fleet will help the Fire Department when performing high water rescues.
The membership approved $40,000 for the purchase of these vehicles and other expenses such as painting, lighting, adding of equipment such as life jackets and a fire extinguisher, custom built benches for seating, and a ladder to be able to climb into the vehicle. Annual costs to the city are estimated to total around $5,380.59 for insurance, maintenance and fuel for each vehicle.
A breakdown of the estimated costs associated with these vehicles is below.
Estimated cost break down per vehicle $7,500
*Estimated insurance cost per vehicle $372
*Estimated maintenance per vehicle ...
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