To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: PATRICK BUTLER, FIRE CHIEF AND ANDY WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
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APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A USED 32-FOOT SEAWAY BAYWATCH FIRE-RESCUE BOAT FOR AN AMOUNT OF $77,000 (INCLUDING SALES TAX) FROM NEWPORT HARBOR TOURS C/O JEFF KLEID TO REPLACE FIRE BOAT #808 IN THE CITY'S FLEET INVENTORY
AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF BOAT UPFITTING MATERIAL AND SERVICES FROM KING HARBOR MARINE CENTER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $79,836
ADOPT BY 4/5TH VOTE AND TITLE ONLY RESOLUTION NO. CC-2410-104 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET MODIFICATION TO APPROPRIATE $156,836 FROM THE VEHICLE REPLACEMENT FUND TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING BUDGET TO FUND THE PURCHASE OF THE FIRE RESCUE BOAT
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City Fire Department Harbor Patrol Division currently operates two vessels to serve the City's waterfront in support of water-based emergency needs in the vicinity of King Harbor. One of these vessels, a 27-foot Boston Whaler is due for replacement in FY 2026-27 and has a projected replacement cost of $1.5M to $4M. The Boston Whaler's configuration presents challenges during water rescue due to the location of its outboard motors, limited deck space, and inability to safely back into incidents.
To address this pending issue, Fire Department staff have identified a replacement vessel available through a private party that would better suit the functional needs of the Harbor Patrol Division and is a fraction of the cost of a new, contemporary rescue boat. The used vessel purchase price has been negotiated at $70,000 plus taxes and would also require upfitting with modern equipment, including a firefighting pump and advanced maritime search and rescue electronics, along with minor repairs that are estimated to cost $80,000.
The used vessel is a 1974 32-foot Seaway Baywatch rescue-fire boat. Staff has performe...
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