HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem #05 Approval to Retain Fire Engine that is Scheduled to be Replaced Within the Current Fiscal Year’s Budget ocoee
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AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
Meeting Date: March 1, 2016
Item #
Reviewed By: ' �-
Contact Name: John Miller, Fire Chief Department Director: �F ,, ,r�►
Contact Number: 407-905-3140 City Manager: Rob Fr. r fW/
Subject: Approval to retain fire engine that is scheduled to be repla i ed within the current
fiscal year's budget.
Background Summary:
Currently, the Ocoee Fire Department has 3 frontline fire engines and one fire engine in reserve (4 total). The
fire department's FY 2015/2016 CIP budget reflects City Council's approval to purchase a new 2016 Pierce fire
engine. This budget item is described as a "replacement" engine. The fire department is requesting that the
City retain the engine that is being replaced (Vehicle # 883). Retaining the spare apparatus will allow the fire
department the better ability to keep units in service when frontline units are out of service for maintenance,
repairs, or vehicle accidents. Additionally, this reserve may play an important role in the future expansion of fire
protection in the NW area of the City (Station 38), where we currently only have a rescue unit without fire
suppression capabilities.
Issue:
With the significant increases in annual call volume for service, it is critical that we have a sufficient number of
fire suppression reserve apparatus available for use. Additionally, the rapid growth and development in the NW
area of the city will require the future need for a fire suppression unit. By retaining this reserve apparatus, it will
allow the fire department to place an Engine in the NW area without the significant initial start-up cost of
purchasing a new fire apparatus.
Recommendations
Staff recommends the approval to retain the reserve engine (Vehicle # 883) and change the budget to reflect
the approved Pierce fire engine purchase as "new" and not "replacement".
Attachments:
None
Financial Impact:
The only financial impact to the fire department for the retention of this reserve apparatus is the
revenue that would be generated from the potential resale of unit at an approximate value of$20,000-
$30,000. However, once the reserve is eventually sold, the department will recover much of this loss
in revenue through resale or trade in.
Public Works "Fleet" will incur a financial impact of approximately $11,000 annually for maintenance,
repairs, and fuel of the reserve apparatus being retained.
Type of Item: (please mark with an x')
Public Hearing For Clerk's Dept Use:
Ordinance First Reading Consent Agenda
Ordinance Second Reading Public Hearing
Resolution Regular Agenda
x Commission Approval
Discussion& Direction
Original Document/Contract Attached for Execution by City Clerk
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Reviewed by City Attorney N/A
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