RECOMMENDATION: The Houston Fire Department recommends that City Council adopt an ordinance appropriating $50,413.64 from the FY2016 Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for purchase of capital equipment to be used by the Houston Fire Department.
SPECIFIC EXPLANATION: The Fire Chief recommends that City Council adopt an Ordinance authorizing the appropriation of $50,413.64 from the FY2016 Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for the purchase of capital equipment items for HFD as approved in the FY2016 Equipment Acquisition Plan. The Appropriation ordinance is required to provide funding for the purchase of capital equipment by utilizing current City contract agreements or to issue a purchase order for purchases under $50,000.00.
High Pressure Airbags: For use when maximum lifting force is needed in low clearance situations. High pressure airbags exert maximum force in a concentrated area, making them ideal when lifting the heaviest of loads; up to 74 U.S. tons, which reduces risk of injury from lifting.
Mobile Mounts-Mounting Spare Parts: Mounts tablets used by emergency personnel. The mobile mounts are durable and can be adjusted or titled up to 80° for easy use during emergency responses. Spare parts are needed for replacements in contingent occurrences.
Breathing H Cylinders: The H cylinders are large metal tubes that hold breathing air and are used in conjunction with compressors and with Tower trucks.
| Item |
Price Per Unit |
Quantity |
Total |
| High Pressure Airbags |
$3,846.40 |
4 |
$15,385.60 |
| High Pressure Airbags |
$2,106.40 |
2 |
$4,212.79 |
| Mobile Mounts- Mounting Spare Parts |
$1,677.65 |
10 |
$16,776.50 |
| Mobile Mounts- Panasonic Spare Parts |
$206.00 |
20 |
$4,120.00 |
| Breathing H Cylinders |
$396.75 |
25 |
$9,918.75 |