08/27/2024 Resolutions 2024-185 1 RESOLUTION 2024-185
WHEREAS, The Grand Island Fire Department currently operates a 2000 model
aerial platform; and
WHEREAS, The current aerial is beginning to experience increased maintenance
issues; and
WHEREAS,Grand Island is seeing tremendous growth in the number of multi-story
buildings; and
WHEREAS, An internal fire department committee evaluated several leading
manufactures of aerial platforms; and
WHEREAS,The committee recommended the purchase of a 100"Pierce,mid-mount
aerial platform; and
WHEREAS,A competitive bid was solicited using the buying group HGACBuy for
the amount of$2,330,000 from MacQueen Equipment LLC; and
WHEREAS, City Administration recommends approval of the purchase of the 100'
Pierce aerial platform for MacQueen Equipment LLC for $2,330,000.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND,NEBRASKA,that the Fire Department purchase a 100' Pierce
aerial platform from MacQueen Equipment LLC in the amount of$2,330,000 is hereby approved;
and that the City Clerk shall store, retain, and make available for access all related and herein
referenced documents as contracts and agreements are retained.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 27, 2024.
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Attest:
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J•If Granere, City Clerk