Bill Type and Number: Ordinance 2007 - 9

Sponsor: Council President at the request of the Mayor

Date of Introduction: January 9, 2007

Committee(s) of Reference: F, TEUS

Date of Analysis: January 12, 2007

Type of Action: Appropriation

Bill Summary: The bill appropriates $15,602, received from MedTec Ambulance Corp, to purchase five ice machines and five riding lawn mowers for use at fire stations.

Background Information: MedTec Ambulance Corporation was delayed in delivery of Rescue vehicles to the City and was charged interest for each day of non-delivery past the bid delivery date. The sum above represents payment of this penalty to the Fire Department. Ice machines are necessary in Fire Service operations to keep staff hydrated at extended stay fires and reduce job injuries due to overheating. Lawn mowers are needed to maintain fire station lawns.

Policy Impact Area: Fire & Rescue

Fiscal Impact: The bill appropriates $15,052 received from MedTec Ambulance.

Analyst: Weiss