HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Change order for new fire rescue truck RESOLUTION NO. 02-440
RESOLUTION APPROVING INCREASE IN CONTRACT AMOUNT FOR
NEW FIRE RESCUE VEHICLE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, on July 24, 2001, the City Council awarded the contract for the purchase of a
fire rescue vehicle to American LaFrance of Iowa, Inc., in the amount of$126,983; and,
WHEREAS, the purchase is part of the new fire station construction project; and,
WHEREAS,a contract increase of$28,343 is being recommended to allow the manufacturer
to install new equipment that previously was budgeted as equipment to be added after delivery of
the vehicle; and,
WHEREAS, by installing these items during manufacturing, the City will receive more
compartment space,reduced installation costs, and a higher quality installation; and,
WHEREAS,the items include an electrical generator for powering extrication equipment and
a light tower to illuminate emergency scenes; and,
WHEREAS,this authorization will not increase the cost for the total fire station project,but
rather shift expenditures from the equipment budget to the vehicle manufacturing budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the increase of $28,343 for the contract with American LaFrance of Iowa, Inc., for the
installation of equipment during the rescue vehicle's construction is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 13th day of August, 2002.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Cross
Seconded by: Goodhue
Voting aye: Cross, Goodhue, Quirmbach, Vegge
Voting nay: None Absent: Hoffinan, Wirth
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13"of August, 2002.