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ADOPT RESOLUTION #aS-,/ c/FOR SOLE SOURCE <br /> REPAIR OF AERIAL LADDER ONE <br /> "B" FUND <br /> The Everett Fire Department has a front-line fleet of fire apparatus that <br /> includes five engines, two aerial ladders and three aid cars. In reserve <br /> there are four engines , one ladder and two aid units . There are also three <br /> fire prevention cars and a shop truck, two staff cars and two command cars. <br /> Our budget for the maintenance and repair of this equipment is 10,500 per <br /> year. This does not allow for many unexpected major emergencies. <br /> The first quarter of 1987 we experienced two unexpected emergency repairs to <br /> two front-line fire apparatus. <br /> 1 ) Engine 6 - 1978 Clark Fire Engine located at 9520 Evergreen <br /> Diesel Engine Overhaul $4,850.35 <br /> 2) Ladder 1 - 1980 Emergency One located at 16th & McDougal <br /> Repair turntable gear box, turntable bearing and gear <br /> $25,763.00 <br /> In 1985 during a test of the ladder it was found not operating in a correct <br /> manner. Repair was performed by having a new shaft placed in the turntable <br /> gear box. In testing in the past month, it was found that the ladder was <br /> again not operating correctly. It was taken out of service and sent to United <br /> Fire Service of Issaquah with suspected hydraulic adjustment that would cost <br /> approximately $500. They are a reputable company that deals with Aerial <br /> equipment and has resources through Hydraulic companies and also the <br /> engineering department of the U of W. In testing the ladder it was found to <br /> have gear box, turntable and turntable bearing problems . <br /> Testing at UFS site found the gear box shaft broken, and in dismantling the <br /> turntable it was found that the gear box and turntable gears were out of <br /> alignment, causing the turntable and hydraulic system to operate under extreme <br /> stress. The wear and tear on the gears on both the turntable and gear box <br /> will make it necessary to replace gears and bearings. Cost of the bearing, <br /> turntable gear and gear box will cost $25,763. <br /> While our budget will allow adjustment to pay for the engine overhaul <br /> ($4,850.35) on Engine 6, we do not have funds to repair Ladder One. <br /> It is imperative that Ladder One be repaired and placed back in service as <br /> soon as possible. The backup ladder vehicle for Ladder One is the 1965 <br /> Seagraves aerial ladder. Although adequate for short term use, this piece of <br /> equipment is 22 years old and if it should break down we do not have a <br /> replacement ladder vehicle to place in service. <br /> We request that the Department budget be adjusted to cover the cost of repair <br /> to Ladder One. That cost being $25,763.00. <br /> Funds will be derived from Fleet Replacement Fund #506. <br /> ,)1c <br /> Counc man in rosucin• re .-u 10 <br /> Passed and approved this day o , ,/9/M9 , 1987. <br /> Or <br /> ci Pre lent <br /> 0131A <br />