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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE VEHICLE FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Brief Description: The purchase of one (1) Ford Expedition Max - SSV at Montrose Ford in Fairlawn that is for the Fire/EMS Department. This is part of the 2024 budgeted vehicles for Fire/EMS. This vehicle is being purchased under the State Bid List items.
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Legislative History
Resolution No. 22-141 - 2 Vehicles for Hudson Police Department
Resolution No. 23-100 - 1 Vehicle for Hudson Fire/EMS Department
Purpose & Explanation
The Fire/EMS Department has had difficulty purchasing vehicles for EMS and Fire that were budgeted in 2023, due to Manufacturing issues over the past several years with these types of vehicles. With the history of difficulty in locating and purchasing properly rated vehicles, the opportunity to purchase this vehicle now in 2023 makes sense. This vehicle is replacing a 2010 Chevy Suburban that is currently budgeted for replacement in 2024.The Fire/EMS Chief did locate one (1) Ford Expedition at Montrose Ford in Fairlawn, Ohio. The Administration would like to purchase this vehicle, which is being held for the City of Hudson for 30 days at Montrose Ford. The cost of the vehicle is $ 52,847.50 (See attached quote). The vehicle is a "special service vehicle" that is rated for the heavy-duty towing capacity as required for this vehicle.
The estimated cost for the vehicle is budgeted at $53,000 in 2024. There is an additional $17,000 budgeted for emergency lights, sirens, radios and other needed emergency equipment. The total amount budgeted for the entire project is not to exceed $70,000.
Currently there is $100,000 in the 2023 Fire/EMS Vehicle capital account that was budgeted and approved for the replacement of the Fire Department Brush Fire Truck. That project has been pushed until 2025. With approval from Council, we will use $70,000 of that funding for this project and return ...
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