HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-08-14 06-298 RESOLVERem No, 06 298
Date: 6-14-06
Item/Subject Resolve, Accepting & Appropriating a $20,000 Contribution from
Penobscot County for the Purchase of a Meavy Rescue Vehicle
Responsible Department: Fire
Commentary:
The City recently received bids for the purchase of a heavy rescue vehicle. This vehicle would
replace a 1978 Chevroletdeliveryvan that is used to respond to specialty events, such ashigh angle
and water rescues, and confined space Incidents. The City had applied for and receivetl a grant
through Be Assistance W Firefighters grant program in the amount of $198,000 which required a
$22,000 local match. These funds were previously accepted and appropriated.
When the bids were received, there were not sufficient funds available for Me purchase of the
vehicle. The attached Resolve is one of two that will address the funding shortfall.
On March 28, 2006, the Penobscot County Commissioners approved a donation in Me amount of
$20,000 to be used toward the purchase of Me heavy rescue vehicle. The donation was made with
the understanding Mat the vehicle will be available for emergency response throughout Penobscot
County. The attached resolve will accept and appropriate the donation from Penobscot Countyfor
the purchase of a heavy rescue vehicle.
Department Head
Manager's Comments:
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Associated IMormation:
Budget Approval:
Finance Director
Legal Approval:
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CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE.) Resolve, AwepUrg Q ApproprinUng a $20,888 Contribution from Penobscot
County for the Purchase of a Nee" Reswe Vehicle
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR:
BE IT RESOLVED
That a $20,000 contribution from Penobscot County Is hereby accepted and appropriated for the
purpose of purchasing a heavy rescue vehicle.
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August 16, 2006
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August 28, 2006
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