HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-07-11 05-241 ORDERItem No. 05-261
Date: 7-11-05
Item/Subject: Omer, Authorizing the City Manager M Apply for and Accept FY03 and FY04 Weapons of
Mass Desurl Funding For the Purchase of a Variety of Public Safety Equipment.
Responsible Department Police and Fire
Commentary:
The City of Bangor has been awarded H03 and HM weapons of mass destruction funding through the
Maine Emergency Management Agency. A potion of these funds have previously been accepted and
spent. This order will authorize application and acceptance of additional funding for the purchase of a
varlety of public safety equipment on, be used In the case of a catastrophic incident. A list of proposed
uses for this funding is attached.
This list has been reviewed by the Finance Committee, which recommends your approval.
Department Head
Manager's Comments:
Recommend approval. alwo
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City Manager
Associated Information:
Finance Director
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05-261
Assigned mCouncilor Graeo< July n, zoos
CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE.) Order, AuMairing the Ory Manage W Apply for and Accept P and FYN
Weapons of Mass Destruction Funding For the Purchase of a Variety of Public Safety
Equipment.
dy the Ory CouMil ofthe city ofangor.
ORDERED, THAT the City Manager is auMorizad m accept FT03 and F 04 Weapons of Mass Destructon
Funding hon the Maine Emergency Management Agency,, such funds to W used Por the purchase a
certain public safely Walmnort as (allows:
Hostage negotiator cameras for taNWl and crlas Scene use
Comprebeuaive evtricaaan package for larger scale incidents including Wilding collapse
Interoperable radio equipment including boom conduction microphones for use with firefighter SCEhs
Fibemptic scope for burro squad inspMbn purposes
Hazardous material chemical agent detectors
Survivability, backup telephone equipment W support continued Police and Fire telephone, radio, and
computer systems If palmary systems are disabled
Emergency Operations Corte audio/vnual/training equipment
Installation of previously authorized emmrgerlcy generators in three aangor schools designated as
ememenry shelters
Rigid hulled Inflatable boat with motor
Tactual medic White; for use by pammedlcs assigned to Police Special Response Team
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SAMMOUND ON WEAPONS OF MASS DBlRUMON EQUIPMENT TO BE PURCHASED
Hostage Negotiator Cameras
These cameras are intended for use by the Police Depart menCs hostage negotiators at tactical or
arise scenes and will provide rapanding personnel with additional information necessary to take
apfFopriate and timely anion.
Fsoneted Cent $7,900
Comprehensive EMwczton Package
Thor equipment includes high pressure lilting bags, commercial editing, increased throw
spreaders fou use wilt hydraulic exbaction equipment, and eide detl leigth hose reels. All a
this equipment would be used In large sale intltlems such as a building collapse or oder effects
of a weapon of max deshirctim.
Eaimated Goer $41,nO
Interocerable Who Equipment
Tha Include a number of 126 channel mobile radios and portable radia wi1N accessories, as
wall as bone conduction microphones for use Won firefighter SCBA's. The mlcraptores will
drama ii improve firefighter aummumotios M incidents In which SCBA's orother piotenNe
equipment are neosssary.
Estimated Cast $16,000
Mtemptic Scope for Bomb squad
This scope will allow tte bomb squad W perform inspeci of areas where eryl sive tleticer
may be hidden with minimal intrusion, thus increasing personnel safety. It an also be used to
perform Intake inspectficin of suspected bomts or bomb agngs.
Estimated Gone $19,600
Hazankrui Material Onemial AgerR Detaches
These detectors will be available W first responders of tom the Police and Fire Department and
will be used W determined hazardous Mammas are present at dine wane of an Incisent.
Estimated Cosi $20,900
Survivability Backup Equipment
This equipment will be used W provide for continued operation of Police and Fire phone, radio,
and computer systems If the plenary styes located at Bangor City Hall were dashed by a MID
incident.
Estimated Cast $23,000
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Emergenry Operations Curter Audio/Vaual and Training Equipment:
This equipment will ns used to train law enforcement persuaded, inctudirg Eaigur Police and
ott r regional agencies, in all aspects of law errfananart. The equyxnmt Wit also to used to
equip an Ememenry Operations Center in wticii Me equipment Wit be necessary to amain
adequately Informed! and to run operations during a Mrmrist enacts or any otter aitlrah incident
within the Ory or adjacent communities.
Estimated Cost $20,000
Installation of Emergenry Senerators
Tire cost of Imtalling Mme previously generators in Bangor scMok
desgie4ci as emmgmry shatters was hnadvertendy omitted from the initial casta4maas. This
funding will ti mile for the installation of Mese geranium
Estimated cost: $53,750
Rigid Hulled! Inflatable Boat With MOba
Without puble landing for boM launching In Barlrya, this style of beat Is necessary for quick
annual respma tD Incidents ImdWng tta PVpbSWt now.
Estimated Oast: $19,400
Tactical Merlhc Radia for Rarivni Spacial Response Term Members
VaramNl6 from the Bangor Elie Department harm been trait i M assist the Rangor Police
Deyadmmbs Special Responses Team. To be eRedive n this mle, Mee Individuals must the
prmlded Who tacti makes comergtle wgh Mose of the Police SRT unL
Esttrnikxl Oat.$5,100