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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2020-02Sponsored by: Administration CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 2020 -02 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE JOINT PURCHASE OF SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUSES (SCBA) EQUIPMENT FOR THE CITY OF KENAI, NIKISKI FIRE, AND CENTRAL EMERGENCY SERVICES. WHEREAS, the City of Kenai in coordination with Nikiski Fire Services and Central Emergency Services jointly applied for an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) through the Department of Homeland Security which is administered by FEMA; and, WHEREAS, the Grant is intended to assist with the replacement of aging Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) gear across all three departments; and WHEREAS, on August 27, 2019 the City received written notice from FEMA a Grant for the equipment replacements totaling $1,094,400 was awarded; and, WHEREAS, on October 16, 2019 Council enacted Ordinance No. 3090-2019 which appropriated these funds; and, WHEREAS, the federal share of this Grant is $994,909.09 and the non-federal share is $99,490.91; and, WHEREAS, the non-federal share responsibility by entity is as follows, Kenai Fire $12,218.19 for 21 packs, Nikiski Fire $18,618.19 for 32 packs, and Central Emergency Services $68,654.53 for 118 packs; and, WHEREAS, the City released a Request for Proposals on November 15, 2019 with Proposals due on December 4, 2019; and, WHEREAS, representatives from all Departments evaluated the proposals received including field testing of provided equipment; and, WHEREAS, Municipal Emergency Services was determined to be the successful proposer with Scott Branded SCBA Equipment at a total per pack cost of $6,400 . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA: Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized to execute a contract with Municipal Emergency Services (MES), the successful proposer, for the total contract amount of $1,094,400. Section 2. That this Resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption. Resolution No. 2020-02 Page 2 of 2 ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 15th day of January 2020. BRIAN GABRIEL SR., MAYOR k Approved by Finance: 51> h~ lf.ukM k 'V/fl'ar 111/tli (l Pa~t, °''tff 111/th (l f"u.tfl.l"e II 210 Fidalgo Ave , Kenai , Alaska 99611-7794 Telephone : (907 ) 283-7535 I Fax: (907) 283-3014 www. kena i.city MEMORANDUM TO: THROUGH: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council Paul Ostrander, City Manager Jeff Tucker, Fire Chief Scott Curtin, Public Works Director January 7, 2020 Resolution 2020-02 -SCBA Joint Purchase The City of Kenai in coordination with Nikiski Fire and Central Emergency Services were very fortunate in successfully obtaining a grant through the Department of Homeland Security for the replacement of aging essential equipment. One hundred seventy-one Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBAs) are being replaced in total. The packs cost $6,400/ea with each agency being responsible for approximately $581.82/pack to cover the non-federal share. This a tremendous benefit to each department. With the recent fire season we experienced this past summer, th is equipment is an integral necessity to allow fire fighters to continue to safely and effectively perform their jobs. Council 's support is respectively requested. Thank you for your consideration.