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Brentwood City Commission Agenda

Meeting Date:	05/26/2020
Authorization of Repairs for Tower 51
Submitted by:	Brian Goss, Fire & Rescue
Department:	Fire & Rescue

Information

Subject

Authorization of Repairs for Tower 51

Background

The Fire & Rescue Department recently sent Tower 51, a 2008 Sutphen aerial, to the local authorized Sutphen maintenance facility to have a thorough inspection completed and several maintenance issues addressed. The facility, Southeast Fire in White Bluff, TN, found several issues as identified on the attached quote including a cracked ladder rail, missing rivets, and a damaged primary control box. Additionally, there were several technical service bulletins (TSBs) recommending repairs and maintenance that had not been previously addressed. Upon completing a thorough inspection, Southeast Fire provided a quote in an amount not to exceed $35,000. Southeast Fire worked with the previously authorized maintenance facility as well as the manufacturer to determine whether any of these repairs could be covered under warranty. Unfortunately, given the age of the apparatus and period of time since previous repairs were made, they could not.

While this is a significant amount of money, staff feels that it is absolutely necessary that this work be completed in order to maintain the integrity and safety of this apparatus as well as continue to prolong its useful lifespan. To replace this truck at this time would cost in excess of one million dollars. Comprehensive maintenance is extremely important as we endeavor to retain this piece of equipment in our fleet for twenty or more years.

Given that this is an unbudgeted repair, it is our plan to offset the cost to the greatest extent possible through savings in various line items in the annual operational budget. Please contact the Fire Chief with any questions you may have.

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval to authorize repairs to Tower 51 not to exceed $35,000.

Fiscal Impact

Amount :	35,000
Source of Funds:	General Fund
Account Number:	110-42200-82610

Fiscal Impact:

$35,000

Attachments
Sole Source Letter & Quote
Itemized Estimate
Signed Quote