Flagler Beach commissioners on Thursday approved two capital purchases aimed at improving emergency operations: three portable 45‑kilowatt generators and replacement of failing fire‑station bay doors.

The commission authorized purchase of three 45 kW Generac generators under an existing Sourcewell cooperative contract for a combined amount not to exceed $105,185.86. Public Works staff said five of the city’s existing portable generators are out of service; the new units will supplement the remaining operational fleet and are rated for continuous use during extended power outages. Public‑works staff and the vendor told commissioners that earlier Kohler units had end‑of‑life issues, notably voltage regulators that were costly to repair, and that the Generac units specified are more robust for emergency rental‑style service.

Separately, the commission approved Resolution 2025‑71 to contract the Overhead Door Company for emergency replacement and repair of three east‑facing apparatus bay doors at the emergency services building in an amount not to exceed $73,950. Fire Chief Cox and city engineers described repeated malfunctions, corrosion, and a bullet hole in an existing door; engineering reviews recommended full replacement because the doors are not wind‑rated to current code and present a risk to rapid emergency response when they fail.

Both actions passed unanimously by roll call. Commissioners and staff said the purchases address near‑term reliability and safety issues and reflect previously discussed capital needs that were budgeted in the coming fiscal year.

Ending: Staff will finalize procurement documents and schedule manufacturing and installation; the bay‑door replacements will include wind‑ and impact‑rated panels to meet current code.