SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize one Pierce Heavy Duty Velocity Pumper (engine) G#2611, previously authorized to surplus, to temporarily remain in fleet reserve, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
New fire engines are placed into front-line service and their replacements are put into reserve status. Reserve units are utilized when the front-line engines are out for repairs. When a reserve unit is replaced, it is put into surplus and traded-in, sold, or donated.
On September 17, 2020, council authorization was given to purchase two new Pierce Heavy Duty Velocity Pumpers and surplus G2611 at auction. Clearwater Fire and Rescue requests authorization to temporarily retain fire engine G2611, built in 2001 with 109,313 miles, in reserve fleet due to current supply chain issues and an increase in out of service hours of front-line engines for front-line coverage.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
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USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
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