From December memos for two new engines. 

Budget Amending Ordinance 2 New Fire Engine Purchases (003)

ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2023 ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF JOLIET

WHEREAS, after holding a public hearing and giving notice thereof in the manner provided by law and ordinance, the Mayor and City Council have examined and approved an Annual Budget for the City of Joliet for the fiscal year 2023; and

WHEREAS, the 2023 Annual Budget did not include a recommended expenditure of $ 200,000 for the additional purchase of the 2 Fire Engine Purchases; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council hereby find the 2023 Annual Budget should be amended to include said unforeseen expenditures; and

WHEREAS, funds are available to effectuate the purpose of the amendment; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council hereby find that the proposed amendment to the Annual Budget is fiscally sound and adoption is in the best interests of the residents of the City of Joliet.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JOLIET, ILLINOIS, PURSUANT TO ITS HOME RULE AND STATUTORY AUTHORITY, AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1: The 2023 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois is hereby amended to include a $200,000 expenditure (Org 30070020, Object 557500) utilizing General Funds for the additional purchase requirements of the 2 new Fire Engines.

SECTION 2: The Annual Budget and amendment approved by this Ordinance shall collectively constitute an “Annual Budget” for the purposes of Section 8-2-9.1-1 through 8-2-9.10, inclusive, of the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/8-2-9.1 et seq.), as amended, and as an annual appropriation ordinance as set forth in Section 8-2-9.4 thereof.

SECTION 3: This Ordinance is adopted pursuant to the home rule powers granted the City of Joliet by Article VII, Section 6 of the Constitution of the State of Illinois. In addition, this Ordinance is adopted pursuant to the authority and in accordance with the procedures set forth by law. To the extent that this Ordinance conflicts with any provision of law, this Ordinance shall be construed so as to preempt such law pursuant to the home rule powers of the City of Joliet. This Ordinance shall be deemed severable.

SECTION 4: This Ordinance shall be in effect immediately upon its passage.

(partial) Meeting Minutes – Final Tuesday, December 5, 2023 5:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers Public Safety Committee

ORDINANCES

Ordinance Amending the 2023 Budget for the Two New Fire TMP-6707 Engine Purchases

Attachments: Budget Amending Ordinance 2 New Fire Engine Purchases (003)

Jeff Price briefly explains Ordinance Amending the 2023 Budget for the Two New Fire Engine Purchases

Councilwoman Quillman, and Councilwoman Reardon ask questions about price difference.

Jeff Price explains difference.

Councilman Clement questions why if original contract was signed would there would be any price increases.

Jeff Price explains price difference from original contract is because of changes they made not because they increased original contract.

A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to recommend for approval COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-6707: Ordinance Amending the 2023 Budget for the Two New Fire Engine Purchases.

thanks Martin

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