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BAR 24-051; Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) in the Fire Protection Fund to transfer $3,940,000 from reserves for the purchase of FY25 emergency vehicles. Countywide (Timothy Jecks, Management & Budget Director) Requesting Department - Fire Department
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Management and Budget
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Authorized By:
Timothy Jecks, Management & Budget Director
Contact/Phone Number:
Davison Heriot/407-665-5134
Background:
As part of the upcoming FY25 Budget, the Fire Department was scheduled to request the replacement of two (2) Engines and four (4) Rescues. Vehicle manufacturer lead-time estimates have increased by over 100 percent. Current lead times on emergency response vehicles have gone up to 30 months for delivery of fire engines and rescues. This is an industry-wide issue due to continued supply chain challenges with components, materials, and labor shortages. By accelerating this purchase, it is anticipated that the County will avoid a 5% price escalation.
The attached BAR will transfer $3.9 million from Fire Fund reserves for the purchase of six (6) emergency vehicles.
Reserves in the funds are currently budgeted at $37.7 million.
Requested Action:
Staff requests the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #24-051 in the Fire Protection Fund to transfer $3,940,000 from reserves for the purchase of FY25 emergency vehicles.