HomeMy WebLinkAbout7525RESOLUTION NO. 7525
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET
APPROPRIATION FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE HVAC
COMPRESSOR IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$23,778, OFFSET BY A REDUCTION IN THE GENERAL FUND RESERVE
WHEREAS, July 21, 2023, the compressor on the HVAC Unit in the Council
Chambers experienced a catastrophic failure; and
WHEREAS, attempts were made to repair the compressor but the compressor was
not repairable; and
WHEREAS, the replacement of the HVAC compressor in the Council Chambers
was imperative for the HVAC unit to work properly and provide cooling to the building and
allow for the use of the building; and
WHEREAS, under City Code Section 2846.1, a purchase order could be issued
without complying with normal bidding procedures when an emergency situation occurs.
WHEREAS, in an effort to repair the HVAC unit so that the Council Chambers
could be utilized, the PWSD issued an emergency PO to Carrier Corporation in the
amount of $30,000; and
WHEREAS, the repairs included removing the damaged compressor, installing a
new compressor, and setting up the unit; and
WHEREAS, the total cost to replace the compressor was $23,778 and was not
budgeted as part of the Budget; and
WHEREAS, an appropriation of $23,778 from the General Fund Reserve is being
requested; and
WHEREAS, the General Fund Reserve exists to address emergencies such as
this; and
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WHEREAS, the City Manager has certified that there are sufficient reserves
available in the General Fund Reserve for appropriation.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, DOES FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1 The sum of Twenty-three Thousand Seven Hundred seventy-
eight Dollars ($23,778) is hereby appropriated, offset with an equal reduction in the
General Fund Reserve.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
Passed, approved and adopted this 5th day of September, 2023.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Michael J. Maurer
City Attorney
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Mayor of the City f Arca is
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) SS:
CITY OF ARCADIA )
I, GENE GLASCO, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certifies that the
foregoing Resolution No. 7525 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of
Arcadia, signed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the 5th day of September, 2023 and that said Resolution was adopted by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Cao, Kwan, Wang, Verlato, and Cheng
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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City Clerk of the Ci of Arcadia