RESOLUTION NO. (N.C.S.)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE AND FINANCING OF FIRE APPARATUS WHEREAS, the Salinas Fire Department has been working diligently to bring our fleet into a state of good repair and maintain a fire apparatus and vehicle replacement program consistent with best practices. To achieve this goal, the department requires the replacement of two fire engines and one tiller ladder truck, along with the addition of a Type 6 wildland vehicle to improve access to hard-to-reach wildland areas; and WHEREAS, Golden State Fire Apparatus, Inc. has provided proposals for the purchase of two Pierce Enforcer Type 1 engines, one Pierce tiller ladder truck, and one BME Type 6 “Sawtooth” wildland engine for a combined total cost of approximately $5,404,476.31 excluding financing costs; and WHEREAS, these purchases will be made through cooperative purchasing agreement consistent with Salinas City Code §12-27, which permits direct procurement through approved cooperative purchasing programs; and WHEREAS, the City of Salinas intends to finance the total cost through a lease-purchase agreement and such financing may include prepayment and contingency provisions; and WHEREAS, the City Manager is authorized to execute all necessary agreements and financing documents to complete the purchase, including a contingency amount of up to five (5) percent ($270,223.82) to cover unforeseen costs or contractual adjustments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Salinas City Council:
Authorizes the direct purchase and/or financing of two (2) Pierce Enforcer Type 1 fire engines, one (1) Pierce tiller ladder truck, and one (1) BME Type 6 wildland engine from Golden State Fire Apparatus, Inc., for an estimated amount of $5,404,476.31, plus a contingency amount of up to five percent (5%), or $270,223.82, excluding financing costs; Authorizes the use of proceeds from the sale of City surplus property located at 342 Front Street and 323 California Street to fund a portion of the fire apparatus purchases; and Authorizes the City Manager to execute all related purchase agreements, lease-purchase or financing documents, and any necessary amendments or change orders required to complete the purchases.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 9th day of December, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
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Dennis Donohue, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
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