File #: R-2015-0226    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 11/3/2015 In control: Administration and Finance Committee (INACTIVE)
On agenda: 11/3/2015 Final action: 11/3/2015
Title: Resolution to transfer up to $300,000 from the Capital Accumulation Account to the Fire Department Equipment Account (100-2201-522.70-03) for the purchase of a new fire engine.
Sponsors: Administration and Finance Committee (INACTIVE)
Attachments: 1. FireDept Communication re Fire Engine Purchase, 2. Fire Engine Proposal Summary, 3. R-2015-0226 signed

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Resolution to transfer up to $300,000 from the Capital Accumulation Account to the Fire Department Equipment Account (100-2201-522.70-03) for the purchase of a new fire engine.

 

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WHEREAS, the Fire Department is in need of purchasing a new fire engine; and

 

WHEREAS, the cost of the engine for the Fire Department is approximately $560,000; and

 

WHEREAS, the final cost is not yet determined; and

 

WHEREAS, at the current time, the Fire Department has approximately $816,000 in its Capital Accumulation for Fire Vehicles; and

 

WHEREAS, the Police & Fire Commission approved the purchase of this engine at its meeting on October 15, 2015.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of West Allis that up to $300,000 is hereby approved for transfer from the City's Capital Accumulation Account to the Fire Department's Equipment Account (100-2201-522.70-03) for the purchase of the new fire engine.

 

 

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