For City Council Meeting September 10, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: G. Michael Milhiser, Interim City Manager
AUTHOR: Tim Sullivan, Director of Public Works
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Request City Council to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 8291 Authorizing the Appropriation of $472,138 in Fire Development Impact Fund 2217; 2) Award a Construction Contract to MC Electric in the Amount of $397,200 for the Fire Station 204 Generator Installation, City Project No. 240202; and 3) Authorize the City Manager or their Designee to Execute all Related Documents.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1) Adopt a Resolution No. 8291 Authorizing the Appropriation of $472,138 in Fire Development Impact Fund 2217.
2) Award a Construction Contract to MC Electric in the amount of $397,200 for the Construction of the Fire Station 204 Generator Installation, City Project No. 240202.
3) Authorize the Interim City Manager or their Designee to Execute all Related Documents.
BACKGROUND
Fire Station 204 plays a pivotal role in the safety and well-being of the Rialto community. It is the frontline for responding to fires, medical emergencies, natural disasters, and other critical incidents. Fire Station 204 is an essential facility that remains in need of a backup generator.
An electric generator is essential for the timely dispatch of firefighting units, paramedics, and other emergency responders during a power outage; Fire Station 204 is currently without a backup generator. With the installation of a backup generator, the entire fire station could remain in operation in the event of a power failure. This would ensure that the fire department delivers an uninterrupted level of service in the event of an emergency.
On May 16, 2023, a purchase order for $89,907 was issued to Harris and Associates under the City Manager's signature authority for the design of a backup generator at Fire Station 204.
On May 14, 2024, the City Council authorized the release ...
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