1995-068 ORDINANCE NO. 9~-~O~.~
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS, APPROVING A CONTRACT
PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF C~R~AIN E~UIP~ENT ONNED BY THE CITY OF
DENTON; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Denton, in accordance with the
requirements of TEX. LOC. GOV'T CODE ANN. CHAPTER 252 (VERNON
1988), has advertised for the sale of a certain equipment and
described as 1972 American LaFrance Fire Truck, 1977 American
LaFrance and miscellaneous Self Contained Breathing Apparatus.
WHEREAS, the City manager having recommended to the City
Council that the said sale of equipment be approved; and
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. That the numbered items in the following
numbered bids for materials, equipment, supplies, or services,
shown in the "Bid Proposals" attached hereto, are hereby accepted
and approved as being the highest responsible bids for such items:
BID ITEM
NUMBER NO VENDOR AMOUNT
1740 1 KRUM FIRE DEPARTMENT $15,000
1740 2 CHARLES GRIMES $12,333
1740 3 GROESBECK FIRE DEPARTMENT $ 2,030
1740 4 GROESBECK FIRE DEPARTMENT $ 147
1740 5 CHARLES GRIMES $ 150
1740 6 AUBREY FIRE DEPARTMENT $ 400
1740 7 CHARLES GRIMES $ 50
1740 8 AUBREY FIRE DEPARTMENT $ 150
SECTION II. The City Council hereby authorized the City
Manager to execute any and all documents necessary to consummate
the sale of listed equipment in accordance with the contract, and
the expenditure of funds incidental to said sale.
SECTION III. That this ordinance shall become effective
immediately upon its passage and approval.
BOB CASTLEBERRY, MATR
ATTE S T:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
MICt~AEL A~/BUCEK, ACTING CITY ATTORNEY
DATE: APRIL 11, 1995
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Lloyd V. Harrell, City Manager
SUBJECT: BID # 1740 - SALE OF FIRE TRUCKS
RECOMMENDATION: We recommend this bid be awarded to the highest bidder for
each item as listed:
ITEM # DESCRIPTION HIGH BIDDER AMOUNT
1. 1972 Fire Truck City of Krum $15,000.00
2. 1977 Fire Truck Charles Grimes $12,333.00
3. 5 Lots Air Paks Groesbeck V.F.D. $ 2,030.00
4. 1 Lot Alum. Cylinders Groesbeck V.F.D. $ 147.00
5. 3 Lots Steel Cylinders Charles Grimes $ 150.00
6. 1 Hr Air Paks Auhrey V. F.D. $ 400.00
7. 15 Min Air Paks Charles Grimes $ 50.00
8. i Lot Misc. Parts Aubrey V.F.D. $ 150.00
S~RY: This bid is for the sale of surplus obsolete equipment from the Fire
Department. The two American LaFrance trucks are 23 and 18 years old. They are
no longer economical to repair and maintain as active firefighting equipment. The
two fire trucks were declared surplus with the arrival of the two 1993 International
General Safety pumpers. The Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (S. C. B. A. ) was
declared obsolete or uneconomical to repair after an inventory of existing equipment.
BACKGROUND: Tabulation Sheet, Memorandum from Chief Cook dated 3-23-95.
PROGRAMS, DEPARTMENTS OR GROUPS AFFECTED: Fire Department and Motor
Pool Operations.
loy~Ctlully s.ub~nitted
City Manager
Approved:
Name: Tom D. Shaw, C.P.M.
Title: Purchasing Agent
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TO: Mr. T. Shaw, Purchasing Agent
FROM: J.L. Cook, Jr., Fire Chief ~
DATE: 23 March, 1995
RE: BID #1740
I have examined the bids received by the City for the items listed
on Bid #1740o The bids seem to be in order and I would recommend
that we accept the highest amount bid in each case. That would
mean that Krum would be awarded the bid on the 1972 LaFrance and
Charles Grimes would be awarded the 1977 LaFrance. The SCBA parts,
etc., would be awarded to several bidders.
The bids that were received for the 1977 LaFrance were lower than
we had originally anticipated. Nevertheless, given the age and
condition of the vehicle and our on-going maintenance costs I see
no reason to rebid in the hope that we might secure a higher bid
next time. For example, we would have to replace the water booster
tank if we were to continue to use the vehicle. This would cost us
as much or more than the bid we received for the unit ($12,333o00) o
In addition, these vehicles were actually replaced in early 1994
with the arrival of the two 1993 International General Safety
pumpers. We have had the luxury of having the extra vehicles
during this time while we made repairs on the two units which we
will keep in reserve. We have completed those repairs and are
ready to dispose of these two surplus units.
Should you have any questions in this matter, please do not
hesitate to contact me.
xc: Mr. R. Svehla, Deputy City Manager
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