Fire Rescue is seeking the purchase of two (2) Fire Department Apparatus: one (1) Fire Engine (Pumper) and  (1) Rescue Truck (ambulance), consistent with our Apparatus Replacement Plan. The item seeks Council's approval to make the purchases from Florida Emergency Vehicles, LLC and Hallmark Fire Apparatus of Ocala, FL. The current proposal, based on the Florida Sheriffs Association pricing of $865,636.70. The vehicles will be purchased through a lease agreement with U.S. Bancorp Government Leasing and Finance, costing $300,928.48 annually over three (3) years for a total cost of $902,785.44.

The aging reserve fleets cost of ownership and decreasing reliability continues to increase. This purchase will positively impact those costs and assure reliable response units are available. The Department will need to purchase the vehicles identified in the Apparatus Replacement Plan to impact the rising repair costs. The purchase will stabilize a much needed and “mission-critical” resource within the Fire Department.

The current proposal includes one (1) fully equipped Fire Engine and one (1) fully equipped Rescue Truck (ambulance). Vehicles are delivered fully equipped with all emergency equipment (i.e. lights, sirens, warning devices, etc.)