Discussion and possible action to ratify, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General fund. [Requested by Fire Suppression & EMS Services]
Acct. Number
Acct. Name
Adopted
Request
Current
End Bal.
From:
1001-3140-001-460105
Minor Tools
$48,000
$7,500
$7,627.00
$127.00
1001-3140-001-431009
Stipends
$55,000
$1,025
$26,288.42
$25,263.42
$8,525
To:
1001-3140-001-470000
Capital Outlay
$0.00
$8,525
$36,508.00
$45,033.00
Issue: Replacement of non-operational powerplant for extrication tool. Jaws of life cannot be used without this required piece of equipment.
Solution: Purchase Hurst powerplant for use with existing extrication tools at Los Botines Station for use during emergency incidents.
Result: Use of Jaws of Life during emergency incidents for rescue operations involving extrication.