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Consent Agenda
11/7/2018  | CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
AGENDA ITEM REQUEST FORM |
| COMMISSION MEETING DATE: 11/7/2018 | | REQUESTED ACTION BY COMMISSION: Approve purchase of four (4) Gear Dryers from Ram'd Air Gear Dryer, Ltd of Brandon, Manitoba, Canada for an estimated amount of $35,799.29 as a sole source vendor. | | EXPLANATION OF REQUEST: On July 13, 2018, Boynton Beach Fire Rescue was awarded a FEMA Grant, "Assistance to Firefighters Grant", in the amount of a $81,931 Federal Share with a 10% cost match in the amount of $8,193.
The intent of this grant application was to:
- Purchase a diesel exhaust capture system for Fire Station No. 3, based upon the age of the fire station; and
- Purchase of (4) Gear Dryers for the Fire Department
This purchase of the Gear Dryers will provide each fire station with the means to maintain their issued personal protective equipment in accordance with NFPA 1851 standards. | | HOW WILL THIS AFFECT CITY PROGRAMS OR SERVICES? This purchase is a part of the commitment to the Health and Safety of our firefighters, enhancing our health and wellness programs.
This equipment also meets NFPA 1851 standards, which will allow personal protective equipment to achieve its maximum lifespan. | | FISCAL IMPACT: Budgeted The utilization of grant funding to purchase the gear dryers will take away the need to put these items into our annual budget. | | ALTERNATIVES: Do not purchase the gear dryers and forego the grant. | | STRATEGIC PLAN: | | STRATEGIC PLAN APPLICATION: |
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