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P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:20-814 Agenda Date:11/9/2020
Version:1 Item #:7.
Report regarding a resolution authorizing the use of Development Impact Fees in an amount not to exceed
$22,194.49 to upgrade three air compressors used to refill self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
equipment;and approving budget amendment 21.023 amending the Fire Department’s operating budget for
fiscal year 2020-2021. (Jesus Magallanes, Fire Chief)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the use of Development Impact
Fees in an amount not to exceed $22,194.49 to upgrade three air compressors used to refill self-contained
breathing apparatus (SCBA) equipment and approving budget amendment 21.023 amending the Fire
Department’s operating budget for fiscal year 2020-2021.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Fire Department staff have recently identified new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)equipment to
replace the aging SCBA cache in use today.With new industry and regulatory mandates,the selected
replacement SCBA equipment is filled at a higher air pressure than the department’s current units.Due to
safety standards,the department’s three air compressors are unable to meet these higher fill pressures without
upgrades.In anticipation of the new SCBA equipment,and to enhance operational capability,the department is
requesting upgrades on all three air compressors.
Fire Department staff have selected Bauer Compressor Inc.to perform the upgrades as they have manufactured
all three of the department’s air compressors.Bauer Compressor Inc.provided the compressors and maintains
them,and it is certified to perform the upgrades.Additionally,the purchase aligns with City of South San Francisco
Municipal Code §4.04.080,Open market procedures for purchases and sales exclusive of public project,which allows for
“open market procedures to be dispensed with if a commodity can only be obtained from one vendor.”
The department’s three current air compressors were purchased over the past 15 years and remain in good
operational condition.Through regular maintenance,Fire Department staff do not anticipate the need to
replace any of the units in the near future.Based on manufacturer dates,each of the three compressors require
varying amounts of upgrade work to meet the new SCBA fill pressure requirement.The upgrades provide
backwards compatibility and allow the air compressors to fill both new and legacy SCBA units.
The Fire Department recommends approving budget amendment 21.023 to upgrade three air compressors used
to refill SCBA.With approval of this request,the fire department will receive valuable upgrades to its three air
compressors used to refill SCBA cylinders.These upgrades will allow the department to efficiently refill new
SCBA units while retaining the ability to refill older ones.Having the capability to address both current and
future needs provides a health and operational benefit for the foreseeable future.
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File #:20-814 Agenda Date:11/9/2020
Version:1 Item #:7.
FISCAL IMPACT
This request includes the use of Development Impact Fees to fund the entire project.This project benefits all
areas of the City as the three air compressors have been strategically placed throughout the Fire Department’s
response area.Approval of this resolution will result in the decrease of fund balance in Fund 270 (Developer
Deposit Fund).
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN
This request is in alignment with Priority #3,Public Safety;skilled police,fire,emergency medical and disaster
management programs.
CONCLUSION
Fire Department staff recommends that City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the use of Development
Impact Fees in an amount not to exceed $22,194.49 to upgrade three air compressors used to refill SCBA
equipment;and approving budget amendment 21.023 amending the Fire Department’s operating budget for
fiscal year 2020-2021.By authorizing this purchase,and approving the use of Development Impact Fees,the
Fire Department will be able to make valuable upgrades that will meet current SCBA refilling needs while
planning for future requirements.These three upgraded air compressors will better prepare the Fire Department
to safely and effectively carry out its mission.
Attachments:
1.Department Compressor Photographs
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