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CITY OF LA PORTS ~J INTER-DEPARTMENTAL MEMORANDUM May 4, 1989 T0: FROM: SUBJECT: Robert ~. a era, City Manager Stev~ 1 t, Public Works Director Reco mendation on Damaged Ambulance The Emergency Medical Serivice Ambulance, Vehicle No. 17-02, damaged in the accident that occurred on April 28, 1989 has been examined by the Equipment Services Division, a local repair shop specializing in vehicle frame repairs, a representative from Collins Ambulance Service, and a representative from Joe Camp Ford. The consensus of opinion is the frame can be straightened; however, the vehicle would not be acceptable for use as an emergency vehicle. Equipment Services feels that the vehicle frame can be straightened and repairs made to the cab at a cost of approximately $5,000.00. This vehicle could then be utilized as a utility vehicle in the Water/Wastewater Department. This would replace a vehicle scheduled to be replaced through the Motor Pool Replacement Fund in the 1889/90 Budget. This vehicle has only 2,700 miles on the diesel engine and the trade-in value would be very low. We feel that it could be utilized more efficiently in this manner. It is our recommendation a cab and chassis be purchased and the existing ambulance module be mounted on this cab and chassis. This purchase would be funded through the Motor Pool Replacement Fund. We further recommend the damaged cab and chassis be repaired and used to replace a Water/Wastewater Department crew truck scheduled for replacement in the upcoming fiscal year. This will offset some of the monetary drain on the Motor Pool Replacement Fund. SG/bj xc: John Joerns, Assistant City Manager Joe Sease, Fire Chief John C. Dunham, Assistant Fire Chief Gary Williams, Emergency Medical Service Chief Dick Root, Equipment Services Superintendent