Item 4E MemoM E M O R A N D U M
October 1, 2019
To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager
From: Sharen Jackson, Chief Financial Officer
Timothy Slifka, Purchasing Manager
Subject: Item 4E Approve Purchase of Replacement Fire Truck and Fire Brush
Truck from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group in an amount not to
exceed $1,840,000
Action
Requested: Approve the purchase of replacement fire truck and brush truck from
Siddons-Martin Emergency Group for Fire Services in an amount not
to exceed $1,840,000.
Background
Information: Per the Southlake Vehicle Replacement Policy the requested
vehicles are scheduled for replacement. State of Texas and City of
Southlake bidding requirements have been met by utilizing HGAC
Cooperative Purchasing.
Unit # Vehicle Type Cost
Unit # 305 2020 Pierce 100’ Aerial Ladder $1,600,000
Unit # 308 2020 Ford F550 Brush Truck $240,000
TOTAL $1,840,000
The City’s Vehicle Replacement Committee in June 2019 reviewed
and discussed vehicles scheduled for replacement per the Policy and
to review available options. The committee evaluated individual
vehicle condition, repair history, age, mileage and usage before
recommending replacement.
Financial
Considerations: The request will be funded through the FY 2020 Vehicle Replacement
Fund.
Strategic Link: C1 – Achieve the highest standards of safety and security.
B2 – Collaborate with select partners to implement service solutions.
F2 – Invest to provide and maintain high quality public assets.
Citizen Input/
Board Review: None
Legal Review: None
Alternatives: Deny and retain the old vehicles. This will lead to increased vehicle
maintenance cost.
Supporting
Documents: HGAC cooperative purchasing contract Information.
Staff
Recommendation: Approve the purchase of the vehicles from Siddons-Martin
Emergency Group.