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6.1. H. - Page 1 <br /> RE PO RT <br /> To the Honorable Mayor and City Council <br /> From the Cit Mana er <br /> July 22, 2013 <br /> SUBJECT <br /> Amendment No. 1 for MetalCraft Marine Inc. <br /> RECOMMENDATION <br /> By motion, approve Amendment No. 1 between the City of Redwood City and <br /> MetalCraft Marine Inc. for Additional Equipment Cost to the Construction and Purchase <br /> of a Fire Storm 36' Fireboat in the amount of $19,645 and authorize the City Manager to <br /> execute the Amendment. <br /> BACKGROUND <br /> The Fire Department (Department) applied and received a Port Security Grant for <br /> $1,059,795 from the US Department of Homeland Security, Port Security Grant <br /> Program (PSGP). City Council accepted the grant funds at the April 11, 2012 City <br /> Council meeting as part of the Capital Improvement Program Budget. The PSGP focus <br /> is to improve the Nation's transportation security infrastructure. <br /> Through the PSGP, the City, is currently under contract for the construction of a Fire <br /> Storm 36' Fireboat that will aid in the Nation's transportation infrastructure security <br /> improvement measures. The Department is using the grant money to construct the <br /> Fireboat, train personnel, as well as fund equipment, fuel and maintenance. <br /> The purchase of the Fire Storm 36' will enhance the operational capabilities of the <br /> Redwood City Fire Department for maritime response. The Fireboat will give the Fire <br /> Department the ability to respond to emergencies in all weather conditions; use <br /> technology to locate vessels in distress; enhance firefighting capabilities; provide a safer <br /> work environment for our employees, assist other agencies through auto/mutual aid; <br /> and augment the water system in the event of an earthquake. <br /> Due to unforeseen design modifications, the final invoice exceeds our contracted <br /> amount by $19,645. We will use existing grant equipment funds to pay this invoice. <br /> ANALYSIS <br /> The purpose of Amending and Restating the Agreement is to cover design modifications <br /> made in the total amount of $19,645. These design modifications are beneficial to the <br /> longevity and maintenance of the fireboat and meet governmental requirements. <br /> Modifications include the following: <br />