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Resolution Requesting Emergency Funding for an Emergency Generator at the Health Department in the amount not to exceed $39,000 with funds taken from the City's Contingency Fund.
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WHEREAS, the Health Department's emergency generator is now leaking fluid very badly and cannot be depended upon to work if needed; and,
WHEREAS, because of the unit's age and lack of available parts, the Fleet Division has determined that the generator cannot be repaired; and,
WHEREAS, according to the Director of Health, without adequate emergency power, the City jeopardizes up to $200,000 of vaccine in their refrigerator and two freezer units; and,
WHEREAS, the Fleet and Purchasing divisions worked to find a unit that would supply 250 kw to the Health Department building and found a 2001 unit for $37,400 which would meet the needs of the Department, but time was of the essence since the supplier needed an answer as soon as possible or may have sold the unit to another organization; and,
WHEREAS, Section 2.682, Emergency Purchase, of the City of West Allis Revised Municipal Code, empowers the Mayor to declare an emergency and to authorize any Department Head to purchase equipment, supplies or other services that are necessary because of that emergency; and,
WHEREAS, after consulting with the Chief Administrative Officer and Director of Public Works/City Engineer, the Mayor approved the emergency purchase.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That the Common Council of the City West Allis confirms and authorizes the expenditure of funds for the emergency generator.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED By the Common Council of the City of West Allis that the Director of Public Works/City Engineer is directed and authorized to use the City's Contingency Fund, as this is an unexpected, unbudgeted emergency need.