TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve the Preventative Maintenance Agreement Between the City of North Port, Florida, and FITREV, INC., for the Maintenance of the Fire Department Fitness Equipment for North Port Fire Rescue Station 84, 1350 Citizens Parkway, North Port, Florida, 34288, in the Amount of $290.00.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approve the Preventative Maintenance Agreement between the City of North Port, Florida, and FITREV, INC., for the maintenance of the Fire Department fitness equipment for North Port Fire Rescue Station 84, 1350 Citizens Parkway, North Port, Florida, 34288, in the amount of $290.00.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve the Preventative Maintenance Agreement between the City of North Port, Florida, and FITREV, INC., for the maintenance of the Fire Department fitness equipment for North Port Fire Rescue Station 84, 1350 Citizens Parkway, North Port, Florida, 34288, in the amount of $290.
* Pros:
o Ensures proper maintenance and safety of equipment.
o Reduces risk of costly emergency repairs or replacement.
o Extends the useful life of the equipment.
o Minimizes downtime, keeping equipment available for firefighter fitness and wellness.
o Vendor already used successfully by the Police Department.
* Cons:
o Annual cost to the Fire Department budget.
o Requires continued reliance on a single vendor.
Option 2: Deny the Preventative Maintenance Agreement Between the City of North Port, Florida, and FITREV, INC., for the maintenance of the Fire Department fitness equipment for North Port Fire Rescue Station 84, 1350 Citizens Parkway, North Port, Florida, 34288, in the amount of $290.00.
* Pros:
o Avoids the upfront annual service costs.
o Allows flexibility to explore alternative vendors or in-house maintenance.
* Cons:
o Greater likelihood of unexpected equipment failure and repair expenses.
o Potential safety risks from unmai...
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