AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2018-156R, approving a contract with Rossman Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Clean Air Concepts, Cincinnati, Ohio, for a Vehicle Exhaust Removal System for Fire Station 5 with an amount estimated at $76,564.00; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the appropriate documents on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: September 4, 2018
Department: Fire Department - L. Stephens, Fire Chief (By Lynda Williams, Purchasing Manager)
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $76,564
Account Number: 50040000.60125
Funds Available: $76,564
Account Name: Fire Equipment
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: Previous Council approval of exhaust removal systems in Fire Stations Nos. 1 and 3.
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Background Information:
Apparatus in fire stations discharge diesel exhaust into the breathing area. Exposure to the toxic gases and particulate is linked to cancer and other debilitating diseases. MagneGrip Systems connect directly to the vehicle tailpipe to remove contaminants and protect first responders.
The health and safety of our firefighters is vital. This project includes an exhaust system to vent 100% of exhaust gasses safely to the outside of the Fire Station. This exhaust system is a 100% source capture system which is recommended by National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1500 Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health.
This has been a multi-year project. We have previously installed this same system in Fire Stations 1 and 3. The system was incorporated into the construction of the new Station 4. We will also include this in both Stations 2 and 6 when they are constructed. Our current Station 2 has a different system that filters the ai...
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