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Committee retroactively approves $49,964.32 repair for Fire Department engine; staff cites communication lapse
Summary
The committee approved a retroactive single-source repair payment of $49,964.32 for Fire Engine No. 328R. Facilities and fleet manager Sean Cholick told the committee the overage resulted from diagnostic work and staff will seek blanket purchase orders or a higher approval threshold to avoid similar retroactive approvals.
The Evanston City Council Administration & Public Works Committee on Sept. 29 approved a retroactive single-source repair for Evanston Fire Department engine No. 328R in the amount of $49,964.32 after staff said the vehicle’s diagnostic work uncovered additional failures that raised the cost above the $25,000 staff-authorization threshold.
Council member Nussma moved the item and Council member Harris seconded. The motion passed by voice…
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