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-/I I To the Honorable Mayor and.~i~ Council From the C,ty Manager February 25, 2002 Subject Emergency Engine Repair on Fire Pumper Truck #8071 Recommendation By motion authorize payment for contracted services retroactively to Stewart & Stevenson, Inc of San Leandro, CA in the amount of $20,626.03 for the emergency repair of fire pumper truck #-8071. Background On December 27, 2001, while coming back from an emergency medical call fire pumper truck #8071 began experiencing an overheating problem. The truck was driven to the Municipal Services Center where staff technicians found coolant contamination in the engine oil. That same afternoon staff had the pumper truck towed to a factory authorized repair facility (Stewart & Stevenson ) for a more in-depth engine diagnosis. Factory technicians found the engine head gasket had failed, permitting coolant to contaminate the engine oil which resulted in scorched cylinder wall linings, burnt pistons and bearings. An immediate engine overhaul was necessary and authorized by the Public Works Services Director. Since fire pumper trucks are a "level one" operational priority, staff authorized the immediate repairs of this engine for an estimated $20,000 to $21,000. The fire pumper truck went back into service on January 18, 2002. Alternatives Due to the emergency nature of this repair and the need to have this pumper truck back in service as soon as possible, alternatives available to the City Council are limited to approval or disapproval of payment for services. Fiscal Impact Funds are available in the approved Fiscal Year 2001/02 Equipment Services operating and maintenance budget. Larry B,a~vacz ~ Peter Ingram ~jv Ed Everett Publi(~Norks SuperintEndent Public Works Services Director City Manager Attachment None