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An Ordinance approving a purchase order by the City of Lee’s Summit to Municipal Emergency Services (MES), for structural firefighting gear in the amount of $301,469.84 and authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to effectuate the same, by and on behalf of the City. (F&BC 5/5/25)
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Issue/Request:
This request will serve to replace 82 sets of structural firefighting gear, commonly known as bunker gear. This purchase will replace bunker gear that is currently in service that is at or past it's recommended end of life of 10 years of age. This will allow the department to achieve compliance with NFPA standards regarding bunker gear and ensuring all fire department personnel are issued gear that is within the recommended 10-year time frame.
Proposed Council Motion:
FIRST MOTION: I move for second reading of an Ordinance approving a purchase order by the City of Lee’s Summit to Municipal Emergency Services (MES) for structural firefighting gear in the amount of $301,469.84 and authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to effectuate the same by and on behalf of the City.
SECOND MOTION: I move for adoption of an Ordinance approving a purchase order by the City of Lee’s Summit to Municipal Emergency Services (MES) for structural firefighting gear in the amount of $301,469.84 and authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to effectuate the same by and on behalf of the City.
Key Issues:
The Fire Department utilizes bunker gear for personnel protection when fighting structural or other types of fires, as well as many other response types that require that level of personal protection. The fire department has had in place for many years a replacement schedule in which the fire department buys bunker gear every budget year. As the department has grown in size, along with the expected wear and tear which commonly requires early replacement of bunker gear, this replacement s...
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