HomeMy WebLinkAboutJ. MARTIN APPARATUS - REPAIRS TO LADDER 1 (EQUIP. #1590)City of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
Date I REFERENCE I SUBJECT: Recommendation t0 approve emergency repairs t0 PAGE
NUMBER Ladder 1 (Equipment # 1590) for the Fire Department.
July 28, 2009 Poge 1 of 1
RECOMMENDATION:
The Fire Department recommends that the City Council approve emergency repairs to Ladder 1, Equipment
#1590 a 2006 Pierce Aerial Apparatus to Martin Apparatus of Houston, Texas in au amount estimated to be
$11,961.41.
BACKGROUND:
The basket struck a tree limb causing damage to the basket at the end of the ladder. After consultation with Pierce
Manufacturing it was determined that the repairs could be done in Houston by Martin Apparatus. The ladder can
still be used for elevated master streams but is not certified for human loads until repairs are completed. Martin
Apparatus estimates the cost of repairs to be $11,961.41. The City Manager authorized the emergency repair of
this vehicle. The repairs will be completed as soon as parts that are on order are delivered. The vehicle will not be
taken completely out of service and sent to Houston until repairs are ready to be made.
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT:
Funds are available in Fire Department Equipment Account# 001-1121-521.43-00, for this repair.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None
SUMMARY:
The Fire Department recommends that the City Council approve emergency repairs to Ladder 1, Equipment
#1590 to Martin Apparatus of Houston, Texas in an amount estimated to be $11,961.41.
L Y D. RICHARD, FHtE CHIEF
DEBORAH ECHO S, F CE DIItECTOR
PREPARED BY:LDR
APPROVED BY
CITY MANAGER
DISPOSTTiON BY COUNCIL
APPROVED
SHAWNA TUBBS, PURCHASING MANAGER
PROCESSED BY
CITY SECRETARY
OTI~R (DESCRIBE)