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Council reviews resolutions: firefighter PPE purchase, WestFest tent rental increase, Centennial Park repairs
Summary
Council considered several resolution items: Chief Evans requested nine sets of fitted turnout gear for new firefighters, staff sought approval for a $34,000 tent/shade addition to a WestFest contract with Utah Tents and Events, and the city recommended awarding a $144,004.22 contract to C and R Coatings for concrete repairs at Centennial Park score towers.
Chief Evans requested council approval to purchase nine complete sets of turnout PPE for new firefighters under the Metro Fire contract; he told council the department’s fitted gear is now over $3,000 per set (up from about $2,000 a few years ago) and lasts approximately seven to nine years. Evans described laundry and maintenance procedures and confirmed turnout gear remains city property when a firefighter separates from the department.
Miss Young presented a WestFest procurement item: staff recommended a $34,000 payment to Utah Tents and Events to add shade structures to entertainment stages consistent with an existing multi‑year bid; staff said the increase would not require a budget opening because funds are available in the WestFest budget.
Park staff reported on a competitive solicitation to repair concrete decay at Centennial Park score towers. Four bids were received, three responsible; staff recommended awarding the work to C and R Coatings for $144,004.22 with a goal of completing repairs before a July senior softball tournament. Council asked that standard liquidated‑damages and schedule provisions be included in contracts to ensure completion in time for the tournament.
All three items were presented for council consideration; staff indicated funding exists within current budgets for the recommended purchases and contracts.
