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REPORT
EMERGENCY AND FIRE SERVICES
Date:
GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
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Meeting:
April 10, 2007
Report #: ESD-006-07
File #
10.12.6
By-law #
Subject:
PURCHASE OF A PRE-BUILT PUMPER
Recommendations:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report ESD-006 -07 is received;
2. THAT the requirement for tendering in accordance with By-Law 2006-127 be
waived for this transaction;
3. THAT Staff is authorized to issue a Purchase Order for the purpose of
purchasing a pre-built conventional Pumper, not to exceed $400,000 including
taxes; and
4. THAT this amount be drawn from the 2007 Emergency Services Capital Budget
Account No. 110-28-388-82812-7401.
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Franklin Wu,
Chief Administrative Officer
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Gordon Weir, AMCT, CMM111
Direc . of Enrgenl?Y. & 17.' e Serv~s
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Fed Horvath, BA, RD.M.R, RRF.A.
Director of Operations
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CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1C 3A6 T(905)623-3379 F (905)623-6506
REPORT NO. ESD-006-07
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1. BACKGROUND
1.1 During the 2007 Budget process Council approved the purchase of a new
Pumper to replace Pumper 11.
1.2 Pumper 11 was purchased in 1986, is 21 years old, tired and worn out. This
vehicle was scheduled to be replaced in 2001, in accordance with the
Emergency Services Vehicle Replacement Schedule and Report WD-31-93.
Due to budget constraints it had been deferred.
1.3 In late 2003 it was sent for a major tune up and partial refurbish. Again the
replacement date was extended.
1.4 This Pumper is in need of replacement almost immediately. Parts are difficult to
find for repairs, its mechanical condition is poor and the Fleet Supervisor strongly
recommends immediate replacement. Last year, Fleet Services, while
conducting the annual safety noted concerns with the frame and some spreading
rust. As well it was noted that both the engine and transmission are showing
signs of extreme wear.
1.5 Pumper 11 is the main Pumper for the volunteers at Station 1. It also acts as the
primary back up Pumper when Pumper 1 is in for weekly service or out of service
for repairs. This vehicle is also the back up Pumper for Stations 2, 3, & 5 when
their Pumper is in for service. As the Municipality continues to grow, the
dependence on Pumper 11 has grown as well.
2. REPORT
2.1 We are recommending consideration to purchase a pre built Pumper, which are
displayed and sometimes available for sale at one of the spring Fire Displays in
April and May. These vehicles are often obtained with some cost savings.
2.2 Should a basic, conventional pre built Pumper not be located, the regular
process of tender and/or R.F.P. will be followed. The major concern with this
process is that it can take as long as 12 - 14 months for delivery.
2.3 The Director of Finance as well as the Chief Administrative Officer has reviewed
this submission.
2.4 Queries with respect to department needs, specifications, etc. should be directed
to the Director of Emergency and Fire Services.