Capital Equipment Scheduled Purchases

Article Source: City of San Bruno CA

2016-17 Equipment Replacement Acquisition Descriptions General Fund Equipment

Fire

SCBA Harnesses - 30 (703-1560-8014)

$150,000

Replacement of 30 self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) harnesses is the second phase of a two-part purchase to replace aging SCBA equipment. In the 2015-16 budget, Council approved $45,000 to replace 60 SCBA bottles which were recently purchased and put into service. The SCBA harnesses are aging, obsolete, and in need of constant repair. This will complete the Department's purchase of SCBA equipment which are critical in protecting firefighters whenever they enter dangerous and toxic atmospheres.

Thermal Imaging Cameras -2 (703-1560-8014) $20,000

The department needs to replace two aging cameras that have exceeded their life span and become unreliable. The TIC cameras allow fire companies to detect heat in all fire operations. They are especially helpful in finding heat sources in extreme fire conditions and on investigations when fire might be hidden in areas within the wall, ceilings and attics.

Zetron Station Alerting System (703-1560-8014) $60,000

The Zetron alerting system is the emergency dispatch system that alerts the stations whenever emergency calls are dispatched through county communications. The current alerting system is over 50 years old and needs replacing as part of a countywide replacement program approved by the County Fire Chiefs in 2013. Funding was initially approved in the 2014-15 fiscal year but the county contractor was behind schedule and it was not carried over to the 2015-16 budget year. The contractor is back on track and San Bruno's Stations No. 51 and No. 52 are on the list to receive their upgrades during the 2016-17 fiscal year.

Parks

Brush Chipper (703-1560-8014) $30,000

Replacement of a 2003 Vermeer chipper, which is used by the tree maintenance crews to chip brush and small diameter trees. This chipper will be replaced by a similar Vermeer chipper.

Stump Grinder— 2(703-1560-8014) $50,000

Replacement of two Vermeer stump grinders, which are used by the free maintenance crews to grind free and brush stumps below grade. The two stump grinders will be replaced by similar Vermeer stump grinders, estimated at $25,000 per unit for a combined $50,000.

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Tractor (703-1560-8014) $58,000

Replacement of a 1994 John Deere Diesel tractor, which is used by all crews for park maintenance and turf management. The tractor also houses multiple attachments for aerating, flail mower, sweeper, and tilling. This tractor will be replaced by a similar John Deere tractor and associated attachments.

Police

In-Car Video Cameras / Mobile Audio Video Program (703-1560-8014) $120,000

This project provides for the development of a Mobile Audio Video (MAV) program that includes the installation of mounted cameras in 14 marked patrol vehicles. Last year existing cameras were removed from patrol vehicles due to a lack of functionality and reliability. This program had been funded by a grant. However, funds were not allocated to maintain or sustain the program.

The MAV program serves as a valuable tool for law enforcement in the collection of important unbiased evidence. It has become commonplace in police vehicles throughout the county, region, and state. The collection of evidence, such as the performance of field sobriety tests during the course of a driving under the influence investigation, can dramatically reduce the amount of time spent in court and effectively support prosecution. In addition to the collection of evidence, a mounted camera will record vehicle pursuits and collisions to help determine liability and the adherence to statutes, policies and procedures. Finally, this system can assist in quickly resolving citizen improper conduct complaints against officers.

This project includes the installation of cameras, the purchase of a server for storage, and a maintenance contract.

Recreation

RISO Duplicator (703-1560-8011) $8,500

Replacement of a 2002 Riso Duplicator, which provides the department with high speed, high capacity duplication for flyers, brochures and advertisement for the programs and services offered.

Enterprise Fund Equipment

Water

Water Portable Pump — I unit (611-6170-8014)

$175,000

Diesel-powered, portable water pumps are used to respond to large water main breaks, fire hydrant flushing, emptying tanks during maintenance, and emergency response support. The Department operates two large diesel pumps which will not meet 2017 California Air Resources Board (CARB) diesel emission regulations. The Department is proposing to replace one portable pump in 2016-17 and the other pump in 2017-18. The estimated replacement cost is $175,000, including installation and testing.

StormwateriWastewater

Dirty Water Portable Pump - I unit (621-6270-8014 and 631-6370-8014) $85,000

A dirty Water Portable Pump is used to respond to sanitary sewer overflows and flooding events. The Department needs a second large portable pump to operate at multiple emergency and flooding locations. This additional portable pump, shared between the Stormwater and Wastewater Divisions, will increase operational capabilities to provide a broader and efficient response to flooding conditions. The estimated cost is $85,000, including installation and testing.

Total Equipment Replacement $756,500

FULL Council Agenda Packet WITH Staff Reports can be viewed and downloaded from:

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This document should be available late Friday before the Tuesday Council Meeting

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