HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-04-27 15-154 RESOLVECOUNCIL ACTION
Item No. 15-154
Date: April 27, 2015
Item/Subject: RESOLVE, Appropriating $100,000 from the Fire Equipment Reserve
for Purchase of a Rescue Truck (Ambulance)
Responsible Department: Finance
Commentary: The attached resolve would appropriate $100,000 from the Fire Equipment
Reserve to partially fund the purchase of a rescue truck (ambulance).
The Fire Department operates five rescue trucks (ambulances) that respond to over 6,000 requests
for service each year. The current trucks were built by four different manufacturers on two different
chassis. As the trucks have aged, obtaining parts and technical support has become increasing
challenging.
The City of Bangor recently took advantage of a "Southern Maine Bid" to replace one vehicle.
This order would authorize the purchase of another unit under this program. This unit would
replace a 2006 unit with 110,000 miles. CDBG funds are available to fund up to $65,000 of this
cost and the additional funding will be appropriated from the Fire Equipment Reserve account.
This appropriation was reviewed and recommended for approval by the Finance Committee on April
22, 2015.
Manager's Comments:
Associated Information:
Budget Approval:
The current balance of the Fire Equipment Reserve is $308,000.
Legal Approval:
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Department Head
City Manager
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City Solicitor
Assigned to Councilor Sprague
CITY OF BANGOR
15-154
APRIL 27, 2015
(TITLE.) RESOLVE, Appropriating $100,000 from the Fire Equipment Reserve for
Purchase of a Rescue Truck (Ambulance)
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR, THAT
The amount of $100,000 is hereby appropriated from the Fire Equipment Reserve to partially
fund the purchase of a rescue truck (ambulance)..
IN CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 27, 2015
FI READING
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CITY CLERK
IN CITY COUNCIL
MAY 11, 2015
MOTION MADE AND SECONDED FOR PASSAGE
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CITY CLERK