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A RESOLUTION TO PURCHASE FIRE DEPARTMENT SAFETY AND RESCUE EQUIPMENT AND AMEND THE FY2026 BUDGET
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WHEREAS, during the budgeting process a need was identified to conduct a detailed inventory of fire department rescue equipment to address needs prioritized in the long-range Jonesboro Fire Department need; and
WHEREAS, several items that would serve as force multipliers were identified as a priority need for the department; and
WHEREAS, city administration and Jonesboro Fire Department leadership request to amend the Jonesboro Fire Department fixed asset budget by a total of $177,769.44, cost estimate plus %10 to account for taxes, shipping and misc. expenses, and allocate funding to purchase the following equipment:
2 *Max Fire Seek Bundles - Total Estimate - $12,698.00
10 FirePRO 300 Cameras and Hardware - Total Estimate - $13,340.00
10 TFT Jumbo Intake Valves - Total Estimate - $28,000.00
7 Pantheon PCT50 Extraction Combination Tools - Total Estimate $105,000.00
14 PBPA2387 Batteries - Total Estimate $11,591.16
7 Pantheon Tool Charging Equipment Units - Total Estimate $710.92
7 Pantheon Tool Mounting Equipment Units - Total Estimate $6,429.36
WHEREAS, the above equipment will allow for more reliable and adaptable emergency rescue equipment operation for each fire station.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1. The FY2026 Jonesboro Fire Department Fixed Asset budget is amended by $177,769.44 to purchase the above listed emergency response equipment.
SECTION 2. Fire Department administration is authorized to proceed with purchase of additional equipment in accordance to the City of Jonesboro purchasing guidelines.
SECTION 3. The Mayor, Harold Copenhaver, and City Clerk April Leggett, are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of ...
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