R2022-92 Firefighter Protective Clothing (Bunker Gear) PurchaseRESOLUTION 2022-92
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF FIREFIGHTER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING (BUNKER GEAR)
FROM BENNETT FIRE PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC. PURSUANT TO
PRICING ESTABLISHED IN AN EXISTING LAKE COUNTY CONTRACT;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Village Fire Rescue Department is requesting the purchase of eight (8) sets of
firefighter protective clothing (bunker gear) gear utilizing budgeted and available funds; and
WHEREAS, Village Staff is recommending the purchase of Globe bunker gear from Bennett Fire
Products Company, Inc. pursuant to pricing established in an existing Lake County Contract; and
WHEREAS, Village's purchasing regulations require Village Council approval for purchases in
excess of $25,000; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council determines that the adoption of this Resolution is in the best
interests of the Village and its residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA as follows:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are ratified as true and incorporated herein.
Section 2. The Village Council hereby approves the purchase of eight (8) sets of Globe bunker
gear from Bennett Fire Products Company, Inc. pursuant to pricing established in an existing Lake
County Contract at a total cost of $28,090.08, with funds expended from Account No. A5812-
35294 (Fire Rescue — Uniforms & Shoes).
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 27TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2022.
VILLAGE CLERK
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