The Director of Finance recommends that City Council adopt an Ordinance authorizing the appropriation of $3,717,931.00 from the Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund (1800) and $224,586 from the Contributed Capital Project Fund (4515).
Bunker Gear: ($1,900,000) There are approximately 3,600 sets of bunker gear assigned in the field. HFD replaces approximately 900 sets of the bunker gear per year because of mandatory retirement due to age. Additional gear is retired prematurely due to excessive wear or damage from heat, smoke, and other fire hazards. (WBS C-EQ0001)
Emergency Life Safety Equipment: ($1,817,931) HFD has approximately 3,600 employees in the emergency response area that require life safety equipment. This allows the replacement of equipment that has reached its life expectancy and/or allow for the replacement of outdated/damaged equipment. (WBS C-EQ0003)
Equipment such as air packs, radios, protective hoods, hydraulic stretchers, and other various technology equipment that are vital to HFD's operational needs.
Council District Service Funds: Districts F & G allocated funds ($195,855 & 28,731) to HFD for gates and emergency tools. This equipment is needed for various fire stations.
Fiscal Note:
No significant fiscal operating impact is anticipated as a result of this project.
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Will Jones – Interim Director of Finance
Finance Department