2016-29281 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2016-29281
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO DONATE OR DISCARD
OBSOLETE FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT THAT HAS NO COMMERCIAL
VALUE AS SUCH EQUIPMENT NO LONGER MEETS NATIONAL FIRE
PROTECTION ASSOCIATION AND OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION STANDARDS.
WHEREAS, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requires that Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) used by firefighters be retired 10 years after the date the item is
manufactured, including (but not limited to) items such as breathing apparatus, helmets, gloves,
coats, pants, hoods, and boots; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department currently has in inventory outdated firefighting
equipment, with a cumulative replacement value in excess of $25,000, that no longer meets
NFPA standards or Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety
requirements; and
WHEREAS, the outdated equipment cannot be used by the City's Fire Department or
other fire departments in the United States because it is no longer compliant with the NFPA
standards and is taking up limited storage space; and
WHEREAS, the donation or discarding of this outdated equipment, which has no
commercial value, serves the best interest of the City as it would create needed storage space
for firefighting equipment that does meet current national standards; and
WHEREAS, notwithstanding NFPA prohibitions against using the outdated equipment in
the United States, the equipment may be of use to other fire departments in other countries that
do not have the resources for new equipment and that are not bound by NFPA regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to donate the Fire
Department's outdated firefighting equipment, in "as is" condition, that no longer meets NFPA
and OSHA standards; further authorizing the discarding of any outdated firefighting equipment
that cannot be donated or otherwise disposed of pursuant to Section 2-315 of the City Code.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO DONATE OR
DISCARD, OBSOLETE FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT THAT HAS NO COMMERICAL VALUE AS
IT HAS EXCEEDED THE TERM OF USE AUTHORIZED BY THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION
ASSOCIATION.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
N/A
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.):
N/A
Item Summary/Recommendation:
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requires that Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) be
retired 10 years after the date the item is manufactured. This includes helmets, gloves, coats, pants,
hoods, and boots. The 10 year retirement requirement is in effect even if the item was never used, as
in the case of reserve items. Similarly, NFPA requires that Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
(SCBA) be retired after 15 years. Equipment past its NFPA retirement date cannot be used by Fire
Departments in the United States because it is no longer compliant with the NFPA standards.
Therefore, the items must be retired from Fire Department equipment inventories.
The equipment listed above has already been replaced by the Fire Department and is currently
occupying valuable storage space necessitated by the department. However, Section 2-315(d), of
the City Code, requires that donations with a replacement value in excess of $25,000.00 must be
approved by the City Commission. While individually, no item meets this threshold, the aggregate
sum of all items, if they were to be replaced today, do exceed the $25,000 threshold. Therefore, the
purpose of this item is to seek the City Commission's approval to donate or discard the obsolete fire
equipment.
The Fire Department will attempt to donate the equipment to volunteer fire fighter associations in
other countries or training programs, as allowed by law. For example, the Association of Volunteer
Firefighters in Brandsen, Argentina, has already approached the department for any available
donations. If donors cannot be identified, the Fire Department will discard the obsolete equipment in
accordance with all applicable laws.
The City Manager recommends that the Mayor and City Commission approve the Resolution
authorizing the Fire Department donate or discard, as appropriate, obsolete firefighting equipment.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
N/A
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account Approved
Funds: 1 N/A N/A N/A
2
Total
Financial Impact Summary: N/A
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Alex Denis, Virgilio Fernandez
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MIAMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
CoMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members of he City Ci,mmission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager ■100"-
DATE: February 10, 2016
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS
DESIGNEE, TO DONATE OR DISCARD, OBSOLETE FIREFIGHTING
EQUIPMENT THAT HAS NO COMMERICAL VALUE AS IT HAS EXCEEDED
THE TERM OF USE AUTHORIZED BY THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION
ASSOCIATION.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
BACKGROUND
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requires that Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) be
retired 10 years after the date the item is manufactured. This includes helmets, gloves, coats, pants,
hoods, and boots. The 10 year retirement requirement is in effect even if the item was never used, as
in the case of reserve items. Similarly, NFPA requires that Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
(SCBA) be retired after 15 years. Equipment past its NFPA retirement date cannot be used by Fire
Departments in the United States because it is no longer compliant with the NFPA standards.
Therefore, the items must be retired from Fire Department equipment inventories. The City of Miami
Beach Fire Department currently has the following items which must be retired pursuant to NFPA
requirements:
Cost of
Qty Unit Description Equipment if
New
49 EACH SCBA Packs $3,864.00
140 EACH SCBA Bottles $448.00
200 EACH SCBA Masks $185.00
Firefighting Bunker Boots
18 PAIR $260.00
(Expired)
47 SET Firefighting Bunker Gear $1,900.00
(Expired)
10 EACH Firefighting Helmets $260.00
(Expired)
47 PAIR Firefighting Gloves(Expired) $65.00
56 ROLL Hose(Failed annual hose $400.00
testing)
7 EACH Suction Units(Out of date) $250.00
6 EACH Old Medical boxes $150.00
2 EACH Old Wooden Pike Poles $300.00
5 EACH Old ambulance stretchers $4,000.00
5 EACH Old chair stretchers $1,500.00
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OR DISCARDING OF OBSOLETE FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT
The equipment listed above has already been replaced by the Fire Department and is currently
occupying valuable storage space necessitated by the department. However, Section 2-315(d), of the
City Code, requires that donations with a replacement value in excess of $25,000.00 must be
approved by the City Commission. While individually, no item meets this threshold, the aggregate sum
of all items, if they were to be replaced today, do exceed the $25,000 threshold. Therefore, the
purpose of this item is to seek the City Commission's approval to donate or discard the obsolete fire
equipment.
The Fire Department will attempt to donate the equipment to volunteer fire fighter associations in
other countries or training programs, as allowed by law. For example, the Association of Volunteer
Firefighters in Brandsen, Argentina, has already approached the department for any available
donations. If donors cannot be identified, the Fire Department will discard the obsolete equipment in
accordance with all applicable laws.
CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION
The City Manager recommends that the Mayor and City Commission approve the Resolution
authorizing the Fire Department donate or discard, as appropriate, obsolete firefighting equipment.
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