VILLAGE OF DOWNERS GROVE

Report for the Village

10/3/2023

SUBJECT: SUBMITTED BY:
Authorization for the Purchase of a Replacement Engine/Pumper	Scott Spinazola Fire Chief

SYNOPSIS

A Resolution has been prepared to authorize the execution of an agreement with MacQueen Emergency for the purchase of a 2026 Pierce Impel Pumper Apparatus (Pierce Engine/Pumper) in the amount of $1,009,548.00 plus a $100,000.00 contingency for a total not to exceed amount of $1,109,548.00, and to authorize the disposal of the Village’s current 2008 Pierce Engine/Pumper.

STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT

The goals for 2023-2025 include Steward of Financial, Environmental and Neighborhood Sustainability. FISCAL IMPACT

The final purchase price for the Pierce Engine/Pumper is $1,109,548.00, which includes a $100,000.00 contingency. The amount of this purchase will be included in the proposed FY26 budget, when it is anticipated the Village will take possession of and pay for the Pierce Engine/Pumper. The funding plan for the Equipment Replacement Fund anticipates this purchase in FY26.

RECOMMENDATION

Approval on the October 3, 2023 Consent Agenda.

BACKGROUND

The Village purchased its current Pierce Engine/Pumper in 2008. The pumper is an essential apparatus and serves multiple functions including but not limited to EMS responses, carry tools for fire suppression activities, pumping water from a stored tank or from a fire hydrant through the use of fire hose and/or relaying water to other fire apparatus. The pumper will be located at Station 105 at 6701 Main Street to optimize its response time. Once this engine is delivered the Village will dispose of the 2008 Pierce Engine/Pumper.

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