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Fire and Rescue Stabilization Equipment - $127,770
Fire & Rescue Department
EFA Ted Sheares
Revised
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Authorizing the Mayor to accept bids and award contracts for the purchase of Fire and Rescue Stabilization Equipment in an amount not to exceed $127,770; authorizing the expenditure of the same from the General Fund for said purchases; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
The Toledo Fire Department requests authorization to purchase Rescue Stabilization Equipment, herein itemized as Addendum A, as used in a variety of emergency applications, including vehicle extrication stabilization for both large and regular-sized vehicles, building collapse, trench cave-in rescues, and rope/confined space operations.
This equipment comprises a portion of the Heavy Rescue Squads, Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) unit, and Aerial Apparatuses inventories, all strategically placed within the city for rapid emergency responses.
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NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the Mayor is authorized to prepare plans and specifications, to accept bids and enter into contracts awarded by way of competitive bidding practices, cooperative, or collaborative procurement programs, under such terms and conditions as may be acceptable to the Director of Fire, Director of Law, and the Mayor.
SECTION 2. That the sum of $127,770 is authorized for expenditure from General Fund Account Code 1001-53000-3341002SPOPSB for the purchase of Fire and Rescue Stabilization equipment.
SECTION 3. That the Director of Finance is authorized to draw warrants against the above Account Code in an amount not to exceed $127,770 in payment of the obligations authorized above upon presentation of the proper voucher or vouchers.
SECTION 4. That this Ordinance, being an emergency measure, shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. The reason for the emergency lies in the fact that the...
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