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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-183 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA OR ITS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE WITH PIERCE MANUFACTURING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A PIERCE ARROW XT TRIPLE COMBINATION PUMPER/FIRE ENGINE
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
The Chula Vista Fire Department delivers Fire and Emergency Medical Services to residents, visitors, and employees every day. The Department's primary emergency response vehicle is a Pierce Triple Combination Pumper/Fire Engine. Staff is requesting authorization to enter into a sole source purchase with Pierce Manufacturing for the acquisition of a Pierce Triple Combination Pumper/Fire Engine to replace an existing front line Pumper, which will be placed into reserve status.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act [CEQA] and has determined that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378(b)(2) of the State CEQA Guidelines because it involves only the authorization to purchase a vehicle which is an on-going administrative and maintenance activity; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060[c][3] of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is necessary.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable
DISCUSSION
The Fire Department responds to Fire and Emergency Medical incidents both within and out of the City of Chula Vista twenty-four hours a day 365 days a year. The Department's primary response vehicle is a Pierce Triple Combination Pumper/Fire Engine of which the Department staffs eight daily. The Fire Department also staffs two Pierce 100 foot Aerial Ladder Trucks, a Pierce Type III Heavy Rescue, one International Navistar Brush Engine and two Chevrolet Suburban Command Vehicles. The Department's reserve ...
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