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RESOLUTION NO. 11672 (2026 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING
APPROPRIATION OF $1,000,000 FROM THE CAPITAL PROJECTS
RESERVE FUND TO SUPPORT THE REPLACEMENT OF FIRE TRUCK
1
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo provides fire protection services, which
includes equipment that must be replaced from time to time; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department operates an aerial ladder apparatus that is
reaching the end of its reliable service life; and
WHEREAS, to provide sufficient funding for the replacement purchase of a tractor
drawn tiller apparatus and associated equipment purchase, staff recommends that the
City Council approve the use of an additional $1,000,000 from the Capital Project
Reserve Fund; and
WHEREAS, a balance of $3,212,229 is currently available in the Capital Project
Reserve Fund; and
WHEREAS, Section 3.24.060(D) of the City of San Luis Obispo’s Municipal Code
authorizes an exception to competitive bidding when supplies or equipment have been
uniformly adopted or otherwise standardized by the City; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department has standardized its front -line fire apparatus on
the Pierce manufacturing platform and has made substantial investments in
manufacturer-specific parts, maintenance equipment, mechanic training, and operational
familiarity as documented by the sole source memo (Attachment C).
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Resolution No. 11672 (2026 Series) Page 2
R 11672
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council authorizes the appropriation of $1,000,000 from the
Capital Project Reserve Fund to the replacement of Fire Truck 1 project account 2000554
and approves the sole source purchase thereof.
Upon motion of Council Member Shoresman, seconded by Council Member
Boswell, and on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Boswell, Marx, Shoresman, Vice Mayor Francis,
and Mayor Stewart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 4th day of August 2026.
___________________________
Mayor Erica A. Stewart
ATTEST:
______________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________
J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of San Luis Obispo, California, on ______________________.
___________________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
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