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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 07, 2016 - Council - Addendum THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM COUNCIL MEETING ADDENDUM MUNICIPAL OFFICE Thursday, January 7, 2016 1. ADMINISTRATION A. Item Requiring Action re proposed panel bridge. B. Report FR-01/16 by Randy White, FireChief/By-law Officer re Autoextrication Tools Subject: Confirmation on Proposed Bridge Width - Proposed Edison Drive Bridge Replacement, Vienna To: Paul Shipway, Administrator, Municipality of Bayham Copy: Clayton Watters, Director of Engineering Services Copy: Peter Dutchak, Deputy Director of Engineering Services County of Elgin Engineering Services Department Copy: John R. Spriet, Spriet Associates Copy: Neil Herron, Spriet Associates Copy: John M. Spriet, Spriet Associates John Spriet has asked that the Municipality of Bayham confirm that they are in agreement with the width of the proposed panel bridge that will replace the existing steel truss bridge on Edison Drive in Vienna. The existing Vienna Bridge has a clearance width of approximately 5.12 metres (16 ft. 10 in.), as well as significant height restrictions. The proposed new prefabricated panel bridge will have an approximate clearance width of 5.62 metres (18 ft. 5 in.), which is a width increase of 0.53 metres (1.74 ft.). As well, the new bridge has no vertical height restrictions. The proposed clearance width is similar to the width of the existing Clarke Road panel bridge in Bayham. Please confirm that the width of the proposed bridge is acceptable for all Bayham emergency and road maintenance vehicles. Thank you. David Mihlik Project Planner- Spriet Associates REPORT - FIRE DEPARTMENT TO: Mayor & Members of Council FROM: Randy White, Fire Chief/By-law Officer DATE: January 7, 2016 REPORT: FR-01/16 FILE NO. C07 SUBJECT: AUTOEXTRICATION TOOLS BACKGROUND: A long term plan has been in effect within Bayham Fire Services to continually evaluate new tools and techniques for the various rescue capabilities currently in place. As part of this strategy, a capital purchase project budget was planned some years ago for implementing new capabilities as well as ensuring all current tools were up date and in a suitable condition for emergency deployment. The capital budget was approved for 2016 as FD-3 Extrication Hydraulics - $50,000. DISCUSSION: After assessing the hydraulic rescue tools currently in use, it was determined that they are still in good shape and do not need replacement. With proper maintenance, the tools should remain in service for 10+ years. All current extrication tools are powered by a gas engine driven hydraulic pump and connected via hoses. A battery powered version is being procured to allow for functionality the existing tools cannot meet including remote extrication scenarios such as industrial rescues and ravine extrications, as well as forcible entry, and firefighter Rapid Intervention Teams (RIT). Bayham has evaluated three vendors, TNT, Holmatro, and Hurst, with the latter two companies bringing demo units to Bayham for hands on extrication drills. We also followed a rather extensive evaluation performed by the Tillsonburg Fire Department. In both cases, the Hurst tool has been determined to be the most effective unit. We have an opportunity to purchase a demonstration unit at a savings of$3000 off the regular price of $16,995. RECOMMENDATION 1. THAT Report FR-01/16 be received for information; . AND THAT Council authorize a sole-source procurement method from Hurst in the amount of$13,995 + HST as part of the FD-3 Capital Project. Respectfully Submitted by: r Randy White Paul Shipway Fire Chief/By-law Officer CAO