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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAppropriating Funds $56,000 Emergency Medical Services Capital Improvement Fund . ORDINANCE No. 7699-86 Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana Ortrher 27, ig 86 Attest: Z �- (CT City Clerk IRENE K. GAMMON Attest: ' r = _ f ANO.N. President o f Common Council Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana October 28, iq 86 /ST City Clerk IRENE K. GAMMON Approved and signed by me OCTL?e2 28' iq Mayor BILL NO. ORDINANCE NO. C "-$'4 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,000.00 FROM THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND INTENT: Funds are needed for the purchase of a new ambulance, diver' s equipment and a roof at Fire Station #10. Monies are available within the Emergency Medical Services Capital Improvement Fund. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AS FOLLOWS; Section I . That the sum of $56,000. 00 is hereby appropriated for the year 1986 from the Emergency Medical Services Capital Improvement Fund as set forth below: ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 360. 0 Building & Structure Repair $13 ,000. 00 427. 0 Motor Equipment 31,000.00 429.0 Other Equipment 12,000.00 Total $56,000. 00 Section II. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its passage by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. C.761/r-dc- i 6_,A__ • Member of—Are Common Council vTH°��a CITY of SOUTH END O 8,� 1 04 :vol i''��/, • ,d��� ROGER O. PARENT, Mayor B K,,,_._�NPEACE; wed ! COUNTY-CITY BUILDING SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601 44 ieN=. 4* 18s5'�� SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT 219/284-9255 701 W. Sample Street South Bend, Indiana 48625 LUTHER J. TAYLOR October 2, 1986 Fire Chief South Bend Common Council County-City Building South Bend, IN 46601 Honorable Council Members: The attached bill requesting an appropriation from the EMS Capital Improvement Fund is once again a part of our continuing efforts to replace our vehicles and equipment when necessary and repair our Fire Stations as it also becomes necessary. If you recall , an appropriation was made earlier in the year for the purchase of a cab and chassis on which we would remount the ambulance module. While the bidding procedure was in process, we were assured that the vehicle we required was available. When the funds became available, the vehicle was not and it became necessary to solicit bids for the purchase of a new ambulance. The requested $31 , 000 . 00 along with the earlier appropriation will cover the cost of the new ambulance. The second request is for funds to update our diver' s equipment . The attached list will explain how we plan to do this. In the near future, there will be increased activity on the river because of sport fishing and the possibilities for accidents will be multiplied several times over the present. I think you will agree with me that the above reason and the reasons in the attachment are valid and the purchase of this equipment will allow us to continue the excellent service our men are giving the public. Needless to say, I am proud of the hard work and dedication shown by all involved in this program and I know that we are second to none in this area. South Bend Common Council October 2, 1986 Page 2 The third request is for funds to repair the roof at Fire Station #10, 310 W. Ireland Rd. Maintenance of our stations is an ongoing process and some major repairs such as this, can only be accomplished with additional appropriations. A part of the roof was repaired in 1982 and it is now time to repair the other part since some leaks have developed. If you have any questions, please contact me and I will be happy to answer any questions or furnish any additional information. Sincerely, SAL12-4 Luther Taylor Fire Chief LT/vm Attach. SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT LIST FOR BOAT AND SHORE PERSONNEL 1st (18) life jackets - to be used for all personnel who respond and work around water type rescues. This is in additions to what is on Boat #1 and #2. Life jackets should be of one size fits all, so that the jacket could be worn over turn-out gear in cold weather. Reasons: A. Safety B. Warmth C. Visibility of rescuers D. Morale E. Standardization F. Liability COST EACH $30. 00 2nd (8) helmets - for boat operators used on Boat #1 and #2. (5) for Boat #1 and (3) for Boat #2. Fire Department helmets are not recommended. (6) large and (2) X-Large. PRICE EACH $30. 00 Reasons: A. Safety B. Warmth C. Visibility D. Morale E. Standardization 3rd (2) bull horns - could be used for river operations, because of noise level. This would be placed on Boat #1 and Rescue #1. PRICE EACH $200. 00 4th (1) Jim Buoy for dam rescue. This will be put on the Boat Truck. PRICE $500. 00 TOTAL PRICE $ 1, 700. 00 (For shore and boat operations) TOTAL PRICE $10, 200. 00 TOTAL FOR ALL $11, 900. 00 SOUTH BEND FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT LIST FOR DIVE TEAM 1st (10) dry suits, special weights, and cold weather liner Each diver has his own suit Reasons: A. Cold water B. Polluted waters C. Speed in getting into the water D. Standardization of divers E. Fit F. Safety for team G. MOrale of dive team H. Hazardwous materials PRICE FOR EACH SUIT COMPLETE $700. 00 2nd (4) full scuba mask with regulators with build-in cold water protection for ice dives. (Cold water regulators) With (3) and (4) divers on each shift they could be put on Rescue #1 for use. Reasons: A. Cold water B. Polluted water C. Safety for team D. Would be needed with underwater communications E. Standardization F. Morale G. Hazardous Materials PRICE FOR EACH FULL MASK $500. 00 3rd (2) Under water communications Reasons: A. For ice dives B. Dangers situation (car in river) , etc. C. Low visibility dives D. Safety E. Morale PRICE FOR EACH $600. 00