Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on November 26, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on November 27, 2024, authorizing the Purchase of Commercial Washing Machines for the Fire Department Using ARPA Funds - ($24,845.00 is available through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds allocated to Budget Line H3410.203ARP C929 PHS-004 1.14), be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF COMMERCIAL WASHING MACHINES FOR
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT USING ARPA FUNDS
Whereas, by letter dated November 19, 2024, the Commissioner of the Fire Department of has requested legislation authorizing the purchase of three (3) commercial washing machines for cleaning firefighters’ turnout gear from Municipal Emergency Services (MES) under Sourcewell NYS Contract PC69026; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon Fire Department is committed to the health and safety of its firefighters, requiring compliance with the National Fire Protection & Safety Association (NFPA) standards for cleaning Turn-Out Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) after exposure to fires and hazardous conditions; and
Whereas, the Fire Department currently has only one washing machine capable of cleaning two gear sets at a time, which is insufficient to meet the department's needs for timely and thorough cleaning of turnout gear; and
Whereas, the purchase of three (3) new commercial washing machines will allow each fire station to have its equipment, enabling firefighters to clean their gear immediately after exposure, thereby improving safety and compliance with NFPA standards; and
Whereas, Municipal Emergency Services (MES) is identified as the vendor for the washing machines, using the Sourcewell New York State Contract PC69026, ensuring competitive pricing and compliance with procurement regulations; and
Whereas, the funding for this purchase, in the amount of $24,845.00, is available through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds allocated to Budget Line H3410.203ARP C929 PHS-004 1.14; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization to Purchase. The Fire Department is authorized to purchase three (3) commercial washing machines for cleaning firefighters' turnout gear from Municipal Emergency Services (MES) under Sourcewell NYS Contract PC69026.
Section 2. Funding Source. The total cost of $24,845.00 for this purchase shall be funded from ARPA funds allocated to Budget Line H3410.203ARP C929 PHS-004 1.14.
Section 3. Purpose and Placement. Washing machines shall be placed in each of the Fire Department’s stations to facilitate immediate cleaning of turnout gear after exposure to hazardous conditions, ensure compliance with NFPA standards, and promote firefighter safety.
Section 4 Implementation. The Fire Department is authorized to coordinate the purchase and installation of the washing machines, and all necessary actions shall be undertaken to complete the procurement in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.