Title
Fire Engine Replacement - Fleet Services Mobile Equipment Lifecycle Plan Purchase
Proposed Motion
That Council approve an amount up to $723,520 for replacement of a Fire Engine funded through the Fleet Services Mobile Equipment Lifecycle Plan Restricted Surplus, as presented.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports the proposed motion.
Purpose
To obtain approval to purchase equipment necessary to support Fire Rescue Services operations.
Summary
Approval of funding would allow Fleet Services to acquire the Fire Engine unit in 2020, responding to the opportunity to acquire the Fire Engine unit sooner, from existing manufacturer's inventory, while still meeting Parkland County’s standards and requirements for Fire Engine units.
Typical timelines for delivery of Fire Engine units is more than 1 year. Due to this extended delivery timeline, and with the unit planned for replacement in the 2020 Mobile Equipment Lifecycle Plan, Council approved a 15% deposit in the amount of $127,680 for Parkland County to order the unit in 2020. The remaining amount of $723,520 was to be expended in 2021 when the unit would be delivered. The approval amount in this Request for Decision reflects the remaining amount to acquire the Fire Engine unit.
Parkland County has established lifecycle plans for funding planned vehicle and equipment replacements. This ensures support for the operations to maintain consistent service levels within a stabilized tax funded structure.
The Mobile Equipment Lifecycle Plan will reflect this replacement in 2020.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications:
Core Value Responsibility - We focus on operating in a safe, efficient, reliable, and cost effective manner, acting today with the interests of tomorrow in mind.
Financial Impact:
Cost: $723,520 addition $127,680 existing 2020 budget
Source of Funding: Fleet Services Mobile Equipment Lifecycle Plan Restricted Surplus