HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 19185-06-2010Ordinance No 19185-06-2010
AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS
IN THE NEW EQUIPMENT PURCHASES FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $214 830 00
UPON RECEIPT OF ANON-INTEREST BEARING INTER-FUND LOAN FROM THE
GENERAL FUND FOR THE PUCHASE OF A NEW PIERCE CONTENDER 4X4 ATTACK
APPARATUS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE, MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SECTION 1
That in addition to those amounts allocated to the various City departments for Fiscal Year 2009-2010 in the
Budget of the City Manager there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the New
Equipment Purchases Fund in the amount of $214 830 00 upon receipt of anon-interest bearing inter-fund
loan from the General Fund for the purchase of a new Pierce Contender 4X4 attack apparatus for the Fire
Department.
SECTION 2.
That should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid inoperative or void
for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion or judgment shall in no way
impair the remaining portions, sections, or parts of sections of this ordinance, which said remaining
provisions shall be and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 3
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance No 18809 and all other ordinances and appropriations
amending the same except in those instances where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict
with such other ordinances and appropriations, in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior
ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.
SECTION 4
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE. June 15. 2010
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
pity of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 6/1512010.. -Ord'. No, '19185-06-2010
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DATE Tuesday June 15 2010
LOG NAME 13P10-0384 4X4 ATTACK APPARATUS
REFERENCE NO *P 11136
SUBJECT
Authorize the Purchase of a 4X4 Attack Apparatus from Martin Apparatus Inc. Using aHouston-Galveston
Area Council Cooperative Contract for the Fire Department for a Total Amount of $214 830 00 and Adopt
Appropriation Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council
1 Authorize anon-interest bearing inter-fund loan from the General Fund to the New Equipment Purchase
Fund in the amount of $214 830 00 for interim financing of the purchase of fire apparatus pending
issuance of debt;
2. Adopt attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the New
Equipment Purchase Fund by $214 830 00
3 Authorize the purchase of a 4X4 attack apparatus from Martin Apparatus Inc. using aHouston-
Galveston Area Council (HGAC) Cooperative contract for the Fire Department for a total amount of
$214 830 00 with payments due 30 days after receipt of invoices.
DISCUSSION
The apparatus will be used in their daily operations by firefighters to transport personnel and equipment to
fires hazardous incidents and other emergency situations. The unit will be a new 2011 Pierce Contender
250 GPM 4X4 attack apparatus from Martin Apparatus Inc. with options and equipment. This apparatus
will replace a unit that can no longer be economically maintained and will be sold at auction
This apparatus meets specifications and should operate satisfactorily during its service life Warranty
information manufacturer' s statement of origin and original sales invoices will accompany the apparatus
upon delivery to the Fire Vehicle Services Center 2920 West Bolt Street.
PRICE ANALYSIS The City of Fort Worth has no recent history in the purchase of this type and size of
equipment. Staff considers these prices to be fair and reasonable overall
COOPERATIVE PURCHASE State law provides that a local government purchasing an item under a
cooperative purchasing agreement satisfies state laws requiring that the local government seek
competitive bids for purchase of the item HGAC contracts have been competitively bid to increase and
simplify the purchasing power of local government entities across the State of Texas
As described in an article in the June 7 2010 edition of U S Mayor cooperative purchasing saves cities
time and money in terms of the items purchased and the cost of acquisition Creating a competitive bid
specification and facilitating a bid process for this equipment takes up to 10 times the amount of staff time
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and effort needed to create a request from an existing contract such as the H-GAC contract recommended
in this request. In addition the H-GAC bid listed numerous pieces of equipment and larger quantities than
the City could bid on its own generally resulting in lower prices for the units
An inter-fund loan from the General Fund to the New Equipment Purchase Fund will be used as interim
financing to purchase the fire apparatus The loan will be repaid to the General Fund from the proceeds of
debt to be issued later this year Federal regulations require the City declare its intent to repay itself from
debt proceeds prior to making a purchase To that end a separate M&C for consideration on today's
agenda recommends adoption of a resolution declaring the City's intent to use debt financing to reimburse
itself
M/WBE A waiver of the goal for M/WBE subcontracting requirements was requested by the Purchasing
Division and approved by the M/WBE Office because the purchase of goods is from sources where
subcontracting or supplier opportunities are negligible
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendation
and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance funds will be available in the current capital budget,
as appropriated of the New Equipment Purchase Fund Expenditures incurred for the purchase of fire
apparatus will be reimbursed from the issuance of debt.
BQN\10-0384\KDK
FUND CENTERS
TO FundlAccountlCenters FROM Fund/Account/Centers
G193 220001 000193036100 $214,830.00 GG01 136193 0000000 $214,830.00
G193 485200 036193036100 $214,830.00 G193 541320 036193036100 $214.830.00
G193 541320 036193036100 $214,830.00
CERTIFICATIONS
Submitted for City Manager's Office bv: Karen Montgomery (6222)
Originating Department Head. Lena Ellis (8517)
Jack Dale (8357)
Additional Information Contact: Kevin Karle (8356)
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