Finance committee reviews emergency generator replacement; staff requests waiver of 24‑hour rule

Finance committee members discussed options to replace the fire station’s aging generator. Director Garrison and acting Chief Cervanka said multiple suppliers quoted units with lead times of 26 weeks or more, but two vendors had suitable generators in stock. The recommended unit is the lowest price among in-stock options, but it does not replace the automatic transfer switch (ATS); contractors inspected the ATS and said it is operating appropriately.

Staff reported approximately $43,000 remains from a prior $500,000 grant for the station, leaving about $25,000 to be paid from fire-station funds. Staff said the grant funds must be used by July 31, 2026, and asked the committee to waive the 24‑hour rule and pass the purchase as an emergency to begin contracting immediately.

Council members asked whether SWAT assistance funds could cover part of the cost; staff deferred that question to finance staff for confirmation. The supplied transcript records the funding discussion and the emergency request but does not include a recorded vote or final decision in the excerpt provided.