REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Al Zelinka, City Manager
VIA: Scott M. Haberle, Fire Chief
PREPARED BY: Bonnie To, Principal Administrative Analyst
Subject:
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Approve the purchase of two new ambulances from Braun Northwest Inc. in the amount of $630,915.12; and approve a one-time appropriation of $25,915.12 from the Equipment Replacement Fund balance to Fund 32440209 for this purchase
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Statement of Issue:
Per Resolution 2021-38, City Council approval is required for acquisition of capital items exceeding $500,000. The Huntington Beach Fire Department is requesting City Council approval for the purchase of two new ambulances from Braun Northwest, Inc. in the amount of $630,915.12. City Council approval is also requested to approve a one-time appropriation and fund transfer of $25,915.12 from the Equipment Replacement Fund balance to Fund 32440209.
Financial Impact:
The FY 2022/23 equipment replacement budget includes $605,000 for the purchase of two new ambulances. An additional appropriation is needed in the Equipment Replacement Fund for the remaining balance of $25,915.12 to complete this transaction.
Recommended Action:
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A) Approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute "Service Agreement Between the City of Huntington Beach and Braun Northwest, Inc. for the Purchase of Two (2) New North Start 167-1 Module Ambulances" in the amount of $630,915.12 based upon HGAC Contract AM10-20, in accordance to Municipal Code 3.02.080; and,
B) Approve a one-time appropriation of $25,915.12 from the Equipment Replacement Fund balance to Fund 32440209 for the purchase of two new ambulances.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve, and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
There has been an estimated 6% increase in medical calls from Calendar Year 2020 to Calendar Year 2021, and the Huntington Beach Fire Department anticipates a higher medical call...
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