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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Office of Safety & Risk Management
Date: January 25, 2020
To: Ron Burton, City Manager
From: Trameka A. Williams, Director of Human Resources
RE: A Resolution Approving a Property Damage Settlement in the Amount of$9,000.00 Against
Casco Industries, Inc. For Damages to Mobile Equipment at Fire Station #6
Nature of the request: On August 30, 2017, Fire Station #6 (4448 9th Avenue) sustained
damages to mobile equipment (heated turnout gear dryer) as a direct result of Hurricane Harvey.
Staff Analysis, Considerations: The City filed a claim with Casco Industries, Inc. Casco
Industries, Inc. has offered a settlement in the amount of$9,000.00 for the damages to the gear.
(Exhibit"A" attached).
Recommendation: I recommend approval of Proposed Resolution No. 21257 authorizing the
settlement of $9,000.00 made against Casco Industries, Inc. for the damages to the mobile
equipment (heated turnout gear dryer) at Fire Station#6 as a result of Hurricane Harvey.
Budget Considerations: The funds received will be deposited in the Miscellaneous
Income/Insurance Proceeds account, #147-0000-369.85-00, Project#082617..
"Remember we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.R. No. 21257
01/23/20 TAW
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE THE SETTLEMENT OF A CLAIM IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,000.00 MADE
AGAINST CASCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AS A RESULT OF THE FLOOD DAMAGES TO
MOBILE EQUIPMENT AT FIRE STATION #6 DUE TO HURRICANE HARVEY
(AUGUST 30, 2017)
WHEREAS, on August 30, 2017, Hurricane Harvey struck the City of Port Arthur,
resulting in flood damage to the mobile equipment as listed in Attachments "A" (attached);
and,
WHEREAS, as a result of the damage, a claim was filed with Casco Industries, Inc.;
and,
WHEREAS, Casco Industries, Inc. has offered to settle the claim for the heated air
turnout gear dryer in the amount of$9,000.00 which has been determined to be a fair and
reasonable settlement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS:
Section 1. That, the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That, the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute settlement in the
amount of $9,000.00 for the heated turnout gear dryer claim against Casco Industries, Inc.
Section 3. That, a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City
Council.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this day of , AD, 2020, at a
Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor , Councilmembers
NOES:
Thurman "Bill" Bartle, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ron Burton, City Manager
ATTACHMENT " A "
e. Industries, Inc. Quotation
705 8TH STREET 281 -443-0999
LA PARTE, TEXAS 77571
To: Port Arthur Fire Department Ship to: Same
Attn: Richard Malone
Fax:
E-Mail: larry.richard(a�portarthurtx.gov
Date Quoted By Date Expected Ship Via F.O.B. Terms
10/29/19 ROBBIE Best Way Shipping Point NET 30 Days
YANCY
Qty Description Unit Price Total
1 RAM AIR-TG-8H, 8-Unit Ambient and Heated Air $9,000.00 $9,000.00
Turnout Gear Dryer; Ambient and Heated Air Drying;
Touchscreen Control; Eight Drying Units; 24
Accessory Ports; Heavy-duty Casters; Temporary
Suspenders; Requires a 220-volt Power Supply
Sub Total 59,000.00
Shipping Plus Shipping
TOTAL
ROBBIE YANCY/ Sales Representative
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