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MEMORANDUM City of Grapevine, TX
Matt Singleton, Director of Public Works
Danny Porter, Assistant Director of Public S/111/1 7
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DATE: 04/12/07
SUBJECT: Aerial Ladder Truck 10 LDR
All aerial ladder trucks undergo annual testing required by the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) 1914, "Standard for Testing Fire Department Aerial Devices", 2002
Edition. Upon this years inspection, unit 10LDR 95' ladder failed, revealing a twist in the
third boom section also referred to as the "fly" section. Testing indicated a twist of (0.518
in.) which exceeds the manufacturer's maximum allowable tolerance of (0.250 in.). In
addition the overall boom reflected a twist of (1.217 in.) which also exceeds the maximum
allowable tolerance of (0.750 in.). Fleet Services required that the unit be inspected by
Emergency Vehicles of Texas in an effort to identify the cause of the defect. They were
unable to provide us with anything conclusive.
In October 2001 this unit was involved in an accident where the basket attached to the
boom section was damaged by impact with a tree. The basket section was repaired and
the unit was re-entered into service with no visible or apparent damage to the boom itself.
We suspect that this occurrence could have contributed to the current damage by
weakening the third section of boom due to a transferance of energy through the basket
and into the boom section resulting from the impact. Although annual inspections since
that time have not revealed evidence to support this theory, the fact remains that the
possibility of damage or stress related to this accident could be a contributing factor in this
matter.
Estimates to replace the damaged section of boom are $63,500.00. This unit is a 1987
year model with 55,307 current miles. In 2001 this unit was refurbished by the
manufacturer at a cost of $207,868.00, also in 2004, the engine, transmission and cooling
system was replaced. Total upgrades in the past 6 years exceed $235,000.00.
Replacement with an equal unit would cost an estimated $600,000.00 with a delivery date
sometime in 2008. The investment in upgrades to date justifies repairing the damaged
boom and returning the unit to service. This unit will be moved to reserve status after
taking delivery of a new aerial ladder that was budgeted in FY 2006 and scheduled for
delivery by June 2007.
Fleet services would like to initiate the repairs pending approval to proceed and a
recommended funding source.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, MAKING FINDINGS OF CERTAIN
FACTS RELATIVE TO THE REPAIR OF THE LADDER ON
FIRE UNIT 10LDR AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR THE MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE
SAID DOCUMENTS AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine is in need of a repair to the ladder on fire unit
10LDR; and
WHEREAS, Emergency One, Inc. is the sole source supplier of the parts and
Emergency Vehicles of Texas is the only dealer in Texas authorized by Emergency One
to repair the ladder; and
WHEREAS, Sole source procurements are listed as an exception to the normal
bidding procedure under Local Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, Section
252.022 (a) (7) (D).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated in the above preamble are true and correct and
are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine authorizes purchase of
the parts from Emergency One, Inc. estimated to be $50,157.20 and repair of the ladder
by Emergency Vehicles of Texas estimated to be $13,342.80.
Section 3. That the City Council also authorizes any additional funds necessary
to complete the repair upon dismantling of the ladder equipment.
Section 4. That the City Manager, or his designee, is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the repair.
Section 5. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 1st day of May, 2007.
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