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STAFF REPORT <br />DATE: January 7, 2025 <br /> CONSENT <br /> <br /> <br />TO: City Council <br />FROM: Dustin Kalis, Fire Chief <br />AGENDA ITEM: CIP Project F-021 – Equipment Decon Cleaning System Purchase <br />REVIEWED BY: Nicole Miller, City Administrator <br /> Clarissa Hadler, Finance Director <br /> <br />BACKGROUND: <br />The Fire Department is requesting to approval to purchase an equipment decontamination <br />cleaning system. This system cleans all protective gear and steel, composite, rubber, fabric, <br />plastic equipment in a mechanical, self-contained process. This equipment is permanently <br />installed in the fire station. This system offers a quick, easy and safe method of cleaning <br />protective gear in a sealed compartment minimizing manual contact with contaminated materials. <br />The 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Plan included this project for 2025. <br /> <br />ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL: <br />Should the City Council approve the purchase of an equipment decontamination cleaning system <br />recommended by staff, as outlined in the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan? <br /> <br />PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS: <br />Exposure to hazardous chemicals and carcinogens is a well-known health risk for firefighters. <br />Studies have shown that they run a significantly higher risk of being diagnosed with various <br />forms of cancer than the general population. To reduce this dangerous exposure, it is essential to <br />thoroughly, safely and efficiently clean and decontaminate all protective equipment after every <br />use. Cleaning gear with and equipment decontamination cleaning system, significantly reduces <br />the exposure to cancer causing particles and supports a safer work environment for staff. <br /> <br />This project includes the purchase of the equipment and all necessary electrical and plumbing <br />work. <br /> <br />FISCAL IMPACT: <br />The cost of this project has a budgeted amount of $40,000.00 and will be funded through the fire <br />equipment & projects fund as identified in the 2025 CIP. <br /> <br />OPTIONS: <br />- Approve the purchase of an equipment decontamination cleaning system project through <br />Cole Papers Inc. <br />- Do not approve project. <br /> <br />