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AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN
THE NEW EQUIPMENT PURCHASE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,269 611 TO BE
OBTAINED THROUGH THE CITY'S EQUIPMENT NOTE PROGRAM APPROVED ON
FEBRUARY 9 1999 (M&C G-12462) BY ORDINANCE NO 13701 FOR THE PURPOSE
OF FUNDING NEW FIRE APPARATUS FROM THE HOUSTON GALVESTON AREA
COUNCIL CONTRACTS WITH EMERGENCY VEHICLES OF TEXAS AND ATC
AMERICAN LAFRANCE FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES AND
REPEALING ALL PRIOR 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 2005-2006 in the
Budget of the City Manager there shall also be increased estimated receipts and appropriations in the New
Equipment Purchase Fund in the amount of $3,269 611 to be obtained through the City's Equipment Note
Program approved on February 9 1999 (M&C G-12462) by Ordinance No 13701 for the purpose of
funding new fire apparatus from the Houston Galveston Area Council Contracts with Emergency Vehicles
of Texas and ATC American LaFrance for the Fire Department.
SECTION 2
That should any portion section or part of a section of this severability clause 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 16582 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ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed.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
This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
Ass' tant Ci Att ney
ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE. ~l > ~ oZD, o~~~
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 12/20/2005 Ordinance No 16735-12 2005
DATE Tuesday December 20 2005
LOG NAME 13P05-0304 REFERENCE NO *P 10288
SUBJECT
Adopt Appropriation Ordinance and Authorize the Purchase of New Fire Apparatus from Houston
Galveston Area Council Contracts with Emergency Vehicles of Texas and ATC American LaFrance
for the Fire Department
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council authorize
1 The purchase of new fire apparatus from the HGAC (Houston Galveston Area Council) Contracts with
Emergency Vehicles of Texas and ATC American LaFrance for the Fire Department for a cost not to
exceed $3,269 611 00 with payment due within 30 days of the invoice date and freight is included in the
unit price and
Qty. 8~ Description Unit Price Extended Total
HGAC FS10-03 Emergency Vehicles of Texas
5 ea. General Safety 1500 GPM Pumpers $527 300 00 $2 636 500 00
HGAC FS10-03 ATC American LaFrance
1 ea. American LaFrance 100' Aerial Truck $633,111.00
'Total $3,269 611 00
2. Adopf the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the New
Equipment Purchase Fund by $3 269 611 00 to be obtained through the City's Equipment Note program
approved by City Council on February 9 1999 (M&C G-12462) by Ordinance No 13701
DISCUSSION
The fire apparatus are replacements for uneconomically repairable units that will be sold at auction The
Equipment Notes program was established to provide financing for fire apparatus and other capital
equipment purchases. Firefighters will use the apparatus to transport personnel and equipment to fires,
hazardous incidents and other emergency situations throughout the City of Fort Worth
The Fire Department has reviewed the pricing and find the cost to be competitive Under Section 271 102 of
the Texas Local Government Code a local government purchasing an item under such a contract satisfies
any state law requiring that the local government seek competitive bids for purchase of the item
M/WBE A goal is not assigned when purchasing from an approved cooperative or public entity
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FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that funds are available in the current operating budgets as appropriated of
the Equipment Notes Program
BQN\05-0304\KDK
TO Fund/AccountlCenters
Submitted for City. Manager's Office by.
Originating Department Head.
Additional Information Contact:
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
G193 541320 036193036070 $3 269,611.00
Richard Zavala (Acting) (6222)
Jim Keyes (8517)
Robert Combs (8357)
Kevin Karle (8356)
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