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1222 S. MICHICAN STREEN <br />SOLTH Biim), INDIANA 466oi-282i <br />CITY OF SOUM BEND PETS Bua-ricIEG, MAYOR <br />SOUTH BEND FTRE DEPARTMENT <br />STEPHENE Cox <br />FIRE CHIEF <br />EF <br />December 5, 2017 <br />Board of Public Works <br />227 W. Jefferson Blvd. <br />South Bend, IN 46601 <br />Honorable Board Members, <br />PHONE 5 74/ 23 5-9 2 5 5 <br />PAX 574/ 23 5-9305 <br />The South Bend Fire Department requests the Board of Puiblic Works approve the purchase of a used <br />fire pumper from the City of Venice, Florida. The South Bend Fire Department suffered the loss of our <br />Engine 4 due to, a catastrophic fire in the cab of the truck. This fire resulted in a total loss of our <br />apparatus. Since that time, we have found it necessary to utilize a reserve fire puirnper as a front line <br />replacement for our Engine 4. This unplanned usage has caused operational difficulties for our <br />department and has placed a strain on our ability to service other fleet vehicles in a timely manner. The <br />South Bend Fire Department has worked with Equipment Services to source and evaluate potential used <br />apparatus as a replacement and this vehicle in Venice Florida should meet our needs. <br />A special purchase is necessary because the unexpected and total loss of our front (line Fire Engine 4 ha:s <br />impaired the functioning of our department. We are asking the Board to grant approval based on <br />Indiana Code 5.22.10.9 on the advice of Michael Schmidt, purchasing imanager of the City and with <br />consultation from City Legal. <br />4 Thank you, <br />Tod Sl rarcan <br />Assistant Chief, Services <br />jAMFS,LVGCKJ ToDD L. SKWARCAN ANDRUM J. MYFR J014N COWPHIER FEDERIco Ro1:)R1GUFZ,, JR <br />Ass,r, CHIEF OPERKrIONs AsST, CHIRP SERVICF-S Assr. CHIET EMS Ass'r. CHIFF'rRATNING FIRE MARSHAE. <br />