HomeMy WebLinkAboutIII (C) Approval and Authorization to Expend $6,445.00 of Impact Fee Funds for the Procurement of Exercise Equipment and Pressure Washer Agenda 4-20-99
Item III C
OCOEE FIRE DEPARTMENT
125 N BLUFORD AVE
OCOEE, FL 34761
RON S'IROSNIDER BUSINESS 407-656-7796
FIRE CHIEF FAX 407-656-1222
MEMORANDUM
'f0: honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
FROM: Ronald D. Strosnider, Fire Chief
DATE: April 20, 1999
RE: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF IMPACT FEE EXPENDITURE
The Ocoee Fire Department is requesting the approval by the City Commission to expend
$6,445.00 in the Fire Impact fees for equipment.
The Department intends to furnish Fire Station one with the same complement of exercise
equipment that is currently present in Fire Station's Three and Four. The equipment is
comprised of a treadmill, free weights, lifting stations and floor mats. This is new
equipment for Station One that has not existed in the past and is required to maintain
physical fitness for Fire Department personnel. Proper physical conditioning will assist
personnel to perform their required job duties, and will reduce work related injuries.
Exercise equipment is estimated at $5,000.00.
A pressure washer is needed to clean the apparatus bay floors, and Fire Station buildings.
The addition of this equipment will relieve the Building Maintenance personnel from this
task. Allowing Fire Department personnel to maintain the facilities on a regular
schedule. Cost of a pressure washer is estimated at $1,445.00.
Summary:
The Fire Department is requesting approval to expend Impact Fee funds for the
procurement of the above equipment which represents new additions to existing facilities.
This equipment was not included in the CIP,this is the reason approval is needed.
Cc: Ellis Shapiro, City Manager
Wanda Horton, Finance Manager