R2014-111 PURCHASE OF GLOBE G-XTREME TURNOUT GEAR

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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION FORM PURCHASING & INTERNAL SERVICES MEMORANDUM #2014-01 September 22, 2014 TO: Michael T. McElroy, Mayor and City Council FROM: Ryan P. McCrady, City Manager Gregg Zientara, Financial Management Director Matthew J. Sekosky, Fire Chief SUBJECT: Purchase of Turn-Out Gear SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: The Fire Department seeks to purchase gear from Municipal Emergency Services. The gear consists of Globe G-Xtreme turn out gear which consists of a coat and pants set. BACKGROUND: The turn out gear will be used by the Fire Department and will replace sets that are 5 years old and older. The National Fire Protection Association requires turn out gear be replaced when needed, but no older than 10 years old. The Fire Department replaces their gear on a 5 year cycle because they have found that to be most cost effective. The Fire Department will be purchasing 20 sets of gear. The gear is part of a three year bid that was awarded to Municipal Emergency Equipment in November 2012. The bid of Municipal Emergency Services for the Globe G-Xtreme style meets the City of Decatur specifications. The Fire Department received a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for most of this purchase. The FEMA grant award is $24,560.00. The remaining $6,697.60 will come from the Fire Department's Clothing budget. POTENTIAL OBJECTION: None STAFF REFERENCE: Matt Sekosky, Fire Chief, 424-2811. Jeff Abbott, Deputy Fire Chief, 424-2811. Matt will be at the council meeting to answer any questions the council may have about this purchase. BUDGET: $31,257.60 from the bunker gear grant and the General Fund.