HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1068 - Declaring an emergency and dispensing with bids for the repair of a fire truckResolution - 1
WHEREAS,the City owns a 1963 Crown Pumper,known as
fire truck no.787;and
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C I'T Y '0 F MAR Y S V ILL E
Marysville,Washington
RESOLUTION NO.J01p8•
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE DECLARING
AN·E~mRGENCY AND DISPENSING WITH BIDS FOR THE
REPAIR OF A FIRE TRUCK
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE,
WASHINGTON,AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS,it is estimated that the cost of said work would
be approximately $34,411.00,and it would take approximately one
month to complete;and
WHEREAS,it was discovered that the engine requires sub-
stantial repairs which would not be economically justified for an
engine of this age.It is recommended that the engine be replaced
with a diesel engine,and that a compatible transmission be installed;
and
An emergency is hereby declared to exist by reason of fire
truck no.787 being out of service for emergency repair work.The
City Administrator is hereby authorized to immediately enter into a
contract,without requesting bids on the same,for the repair of said
fire truck and the replacement of its engine and transmission.
WHEREAS,approximately ten days ago said fire truck
was taken to Precision Motors of Everett for routine engine main-
tenance;and
WHEREAS,while this fire truck is being repaired the City
is left with only one regular pumper and one reserve pumper,and
must rely upon a loaned fire truck from FPD No.12;and
lv.HEREAS,delay in repairing fire truck no.787 and return-
ing it to service will jeopardize public safety;NOW,THEREFORE,
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~LADOPTED b~he City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor
this .27'J1 day of '::u5Il~,1982.
THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE
By-dy-~.·I
MAYOR
ATTEST:
B~00fj/*C CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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