05/24/2005 Resolutions 2005-159
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N 2005-159
WHEREAS, the fire department presently retains keys on emergency vehicles for
various businesses to be used in the event of a fire emergency; and
WHEREAS, a number of local businesses have invested in a key box system which
allows emergency personnel access to a master key for business subscribing to such service; and
WHEREAS, in order to eliminate potential liability associated with having access to
various businesses, it is recommended that the Fire Department purchase a Knox Box key secure
system; and
WHEREAS, the cost to purchase and install such Knox Box Key Secure System on
eight front line emergency vehicles is $4,429.00; and
WHEREAS, such system is consistent with the key box system used by a number of
businesses, and would eliminate access to keys in the Fire Department's possession by unauthorized
individuals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the bid requirements are hereby waived for the
purchase of a Knox Box key retention system for installation on eight fire emergency vehicles to
provide a secure system for accessing various businesses in the event of a fire emergency.
Adopted by the City Council ofthe City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 24,2005.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form
May 19, 2005