ORDINANCE NO. 250226
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Sponsor: Director of Aviation Department
Authorizing the Director of Aviation to accept the proposal of Oshkosh Airport Products Inc., for the acquisition of aircraft rescue firefighting vehicles and equipment at an estimated cost of $1,739,840.00; authorizing the execution of all documents and agreements necessary for the acquisition; and designating requisitioning authority.
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WHEREAS, the City has received a proposal from Siddons Martin Emergency Group LLC for acquisition of a new firefighting vehicle and equipment for the Emergency Services Division of the Department to properly perform its fire service duties, at an estimated purchase price of $1,739,840.00 and not to exceed purchase price of $2,000,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of the firefighting vehicles and equipment has an expected delivery time frame of 24 to 25 months after receipt of the order; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to purchase this new firefighting vehicle and equipment to replace one vehicle at the Kansas City International Airport (MCI) which was originally purchased in 2003; and
WHEREAS, the Aviation Department finds that the execution of an agreement in the principal amount not exceeding $2,000,000.00 for the purpose of acquiring the fire fleet vehicle and equipment is appropriate and necessary to the functions and operations of the Airports; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
Section 1. That the Director of Aviation is authorized to accept the proposal of Oshkosh Airport Products Inc., for the acquisition of a firefighting vehicle and equipment in the amount of $1,739,840.00.
Section 2. That the Director of Aviation is authorized to execute, deliver and file in the name of the City, all documents and agreements necessary to complete this acquisition.
Section 3. That the Director of Aviation is hereby designated as requisitioning authority for Account No. 25-8300-622305-E.
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I hereby certify that there is a balance, otherwise unencumbered, to the credit of the appropriation to which the foregoing expenditure is to be charged, and a cash balance, otherwise unencumbered, in the treasury, to the credit of the fund from which payment is to be made, each sufficient to meet the obligation hereby incurred.
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Tammy L. Queen
Director of Finance
Approved as to form:
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Charlotte Ferns
Senior Associate City Attorney