HomeMy WebLinkAboutI. ETHEREDGE ELECTRIC - REPAIR BREATHING AIR COMPRESSOR FOR FIRE DEPTCity of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
Date REFERENCE suB.tECT: Recommendation to approve emergency repairs to a PACE
NUMBER Breathing Air Compressor for the Fire Department.
November 3, 2009 Page I of 1
The Fire Department recommends that the City Council approve payment for emergency repairs to the breathing
air compressor located at Number One Fire Station to Etheredge Electric of Shreveport, La., in the amount of
$5,770.65.
BACKGROUND:
This air compressor is used to generate breathing air for all SCBA's used by the Fire Department for firefighting
operations. The compressor went out of service on October 22, 2009. Etheredge Electric was called to
troubleshoot the problems with the compressor. The compressor required disassembly to locate the problems with
the system. Etheredge Electric diagnosed and repaired the problem. The City Manager authorized emergency
repairs to this equipment.
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT:
Funds are available in Fire Department Equipment Account# 001-1121-521.42-00, for this repair.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None
SUMMARY:
The Fire Department recommends that the City Council approve payment for emergency repairs to the breathing
air compressor located at Number One Fire Station to Etheredge Electric of Shreveport, La., in the amount of
$5,770.65.
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LARRY D. RICHARD, FIItE CHIEF _
DEBORAH ECH ,FINANCE DIItECTOR SHAWNA TUBBS, PURCHASING MANAGER
PREPARED BY:LDR DISPOSTTION BY COUNCIL PROCESSED BY
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED OTHER (DESCRIBE)
APPROVED BY
CITY MANAGER