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Report regarding a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a purchasing agreement on behalf of the City of South San Francisco with Diamondback Fire and Rescue, Inc. in the amount of $85,491.13 to purchase two complete sets of vehicle extrication equipment; approve Budget Amendment Number 26.028 to the Fire Department operating budget in an amount not to exceed $44,204.13; authorize the appropriation of $19,662.96 of available fund balance from the Fire Public Safety Impact Fee Fund (Fund 821); and authorize the appropriation of $24,541.17 of designated fund balance of developer impact fees from the Genesis North Tower development (account 270-27475)(Devin Flannery, Deputy Fire Chief).
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RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a purchasing agreement on behalf of the City of South San Francisco with Diamondback Fire and Rescue, Inc. in the amount of $85,491.13 to purchase two complete sets of vehicle extrication equipment; approve Budget Amendment Number 26.028 to the Fire Department operating budget in an amount not to exceed $44,204.13; authorize the appropriation of $19,662.96 of available fund balance from the Fire Public Safety Impact Fee Fund (Fund 821); and authorize the appropriation of $24,541.17 of designated fund balance of developer impact fees from the Genesis North Tower development (account 270-27475) (Devin Flannery, Deputy Fire Chief).
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Fire Department responds to a variety of emergencies, ranging from structure fires, hazardous material incidents, emergency medical service calls, and vehicle collisions. During some of the complex vehicle collisions, patients require extrication from the involved vehicles, which can include technical and comprehensive processes. With the continued evolution of technology focusing on enhancing passenger safety, vehicles are now designed to crumple and fold upon impac...
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