HomeMy WebLinkAbout23-19 Resolution No. 23-19
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SALES AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF A FIRE
APPARATUS TO BRINDLEE MOUNTAIN FIRE APPARATUS, LLC
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS,
that Richard G. Kozal, City Manager, and Kimberly A. Dewis, City Clerk, be and are hereby
authorized and directed to execute a Sales Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin for the sale of
a fire apparatus consisting of a 2012 Pierce Arrow XT 100 foot tower vehicle to Brindlee Mountain
Fire Apparatus, LLC in the amount of$400,000, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a
part hereof by reference.
s/David J. Kaptain
David J. Kaptain, Mayor
Presented: February 8, 2023
Adopted: February 8, 2023
Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Attest:
s/Kimberly Dewis
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
SALES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is hereby made and entered into this 8th day of
February 2023, by and between the City of Elgin, Illinois, a municipal corporation
(hereinafter referred to as "City" or "Seller") and Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus, LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company, (hereinafter referred to as "BMFA" or"Buyer").
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants
contained herein, the sufficiency of which is hereby mutually acknowledged, the parties hereto
hereby agree as follows:
1. PURCHASE. BMFA shall purchase, and City shall sell the goods described by
Attachment A("Apparatus"), attached hereto and made a part hereof.
2. TERMS. This Agreement shall be subject to the terms and conditions contained
herein and as provided by Attachment A.
3. LAW/VENUE. This agreement is subject to and governed by the laws of the State
of Illinois. Venue for the resolution of any disputes or the enforcement of any rights arising out of or
in connection with this agreement shall be the Circuit Court of Kane County, Illinois. BMFA hereby
irrevocably consents to the jurisdiction of the Circuit Court of Kane County, Illinois for the
enforcement of any rights, the resolution of any disputes and/or for the purposes of any lawsuit
brought pursuant to this agreement or the subject matter hereof; and BMFA agrees that service by
first class U.S. mail to 15410 US-231, Union Grove, AL 35175 shall constitute effective service.
Both parties hereto waive any rights to a jury.
4. NO MODIFICATION. There shall be no modification of this agreement, except in
writing and executed with the same formalities as the original.
5. MERGER. This agreement embodies the whole agreement of the parties. There are
no promises, terms, conditions or obligations other than those contained herein,and this agreement
shall supersede all previous communications, representations or agreements, either verbal, written
or implied between the parties hereto.
6. SEVERABILITY. The terms of this agreement shall be severable. In the event any
of the terms or the provisions of this agreement are deemed to be void or otherwise unenforceable
for any reason,the remainder of this agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
7. EXECUTION. This agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which
shall be an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same agreement. For the purposes
of executing this agreement, any signed copy of this agreement transmitted by fax machine or
e-mail shall be treated in all manners and respects as an original document. The signature of any
party on a copy of this agreement transmitted by fax machine or e-mail shall be considered for these
purposes as an original signature and shall have the same legal effect as an original signature. Any
such faxed or e-mailed copy of this agreement shall be considered to have the same binding legal
effect as an original document. At the request of either party any fax or e-mail copy of this
agreement shall be re-executed by the parties in an original form. No party to this agreement shall
raise the use of fax machine or e-mail as a defense to this agreement and shall forever waive such
defense.
8. CONFLICT. In the event of any conflict between the terms and provisions of this
purchase agreement and Attachment A hereto, the terms and provisions of this purchase agreement
shall supersede and control.
9. PAYMENT. BMFA shall pay the total sum of $400,000 prior to pickup of
Apparatus.
10. DELIVERY. BMFA shall pickup the Apparatus at the City's designated location on
or before April 30, 2023. The Apparatus and all attendant equipment associated therewith are sold
"AS IS".
11. TRANSFER OF TITLE/RISK. Transfer of title, and risk of loss shall pass to
BMFA upon delivery of the goods.
12. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PARTIES. This Agreement shall not be
construed so as to create a joint venture, partnership, employment or other agency relationship
between the parties hereto.
13. WAIVER. Neither party hereto shall be responsible for any consequential, indirect,
punitive or incidental damages for any reason whatsoever.Any delay or failure to enforce any rights
by either party arising out of or pursuant to this Agreement shall not constitute, and shall not be
construed as,a waiver of any such rights.
14. LIMITATION OF ACTIONS. BMFA shall not be entitled to, and hereby waives,
any and all rights that it might have to file suit or bring any cause of action or claim for damages
against the City of Elgin and/or its affiliates, officers, employees, agents, attorneys, boards and
commissions of any nature whatsoever and in whatsoever forum after two(2)years from the date of
this Agreement.
15. NO WAIVER OF IMMUNITIFS OR RIGHTS. This agreement is not intended
and shall not be construed to alter, limit, or constitute a waiver of any of the civil immunities
afforded the City and/or its officials, officers, employees and/or agents pursuant to the Local
Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act at 745 ILCS 10/1-101, et seq., as
amended, the Emergency Telephone System Act at 50 ILCS 750/0.01 et seq., as amended, and/or as
otherwise provided by law, it being agreed that all the civil immunities as set forth in such Acts,as
amended, and/or as otherwise provided by law shall fully apply to any claims asserted or which
might be asserted against the City and/or its respective officials, officers, employees and/or agents
as a result of this agreement or any actions of the Parties pursuant to this agreement.
16. NO SPECIAL OR OTHER DUTY. No special duties or obligations are intended
and shall not be deemed or construed to be created by this agreement. Notwithstanding anything to
the contrary in this agreement, it is agreed and understood that no third party beneficiaries are
intended or shall be construed to be created by the provisions of this agreement and it is the
intention of the parties hereto that no action may be commenced by any person or entity against the
City and/or its respective officials, officers, employees, agents and/or other related persons or
entities for monetary damages for any alleged breach or failure to provide services described in this
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agreement. The provisions of this section shall survive any expiration and/or termination of this
agreement.
17. TESTING VERIFICATION. Prior to pickup of the Apparatus by BMFA, City
shall provide a pump test certificate for the Apparatus dated within 30 days prior to the date of
pickup of the Apparatus by BMFA, which shall include proper operation of the pressure governor,
relief valve, primer, and foam system if applicable. City shall also provide an aerial test certificate
for the Apparatus dated within 30 days prior to pickup of the Apparatus by BMFA. In the event
the results of the aforementioned tests do not meet with the reasonable approval of BMFA prior to
BMFA's pickup of the Apparatus, BMFA may terminate this agreement without penalty at any time
prior to BMFA's pickup of the apparatus.
The person signing this Agreement certifies that s/he has been authorized by the Buyer to commit
the Buyer contractually and has been authorized to execute this Agreement on its behalf.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereto set their hands the day and year first above
written.
BRINDLEE MOUTAIN FIRE CITY OF ELGIN
APPARATUS, LLC
William C. Claunch, Jr.
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ATTACHMENT A
Reference: 2012 Pierce Arrow XT 1007ower from Elgin FD- IL(the"Apparatus")
Date Quoted: 1/25/2023
Mike Rothecker,
Thank you for allowing Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus, LLC ("BMFA") the
opportunity to provide an offer to purchase the Apparatus. We are pleased to offer
Elgin FD - IL ("Seller") $400,000 for the purchase of the Apparatus, subject to the
terms and conditions set forth herein.
The offer is valid for acceptance by Seller until 2/28/23.
Seller shall release the Apparatus to BMFA on or before 4/30/2023. All ground
ladders, discharge caps, intake plugs, generators (permanently mounted and
portable), cascade systems and cascade bottles, and permanently mounted items
such as light towers, shall remain with the Apparatus and shall be released to BMFA.;
The apparatus tires shall not be older than 7 years, and shall have a minimum tread
depth of 4/32 on steering axles, 2/32 on non-steering axles, and no punctures, cuts
to the cord, bulges or sidewall separation.
BMFA shall pay Seller the full purchase price via check or wire transfer prior to the
release of the Apparatus.
Prior to payment of the purchase price by BMFA, Seller shall provide BMFA with a copy
of the title (or in the circumstance set forth below the manufacturer's statement of
origin or certificate of origin ("MSO or MCO") of the Apparatus reflecting the Seller as
the owner of the Apparatus. Seller represents and warrants that the Apparatus will be
sold to BMFA free and clear of any liens or other encumbrances. Seller shall deliver
the vehicle title for the Apparatus, free of all liens, to BMFA within ten (10) days after
final payment by BMFA. An MSO or MCO is acceptable only from original vehicle
manufacturer and is not considered as proof of ownership from the Seller except when
the state in which the purchaser is located does not require registration or title on
emergency vehicles and a copy of that state's current law or statute clearly stating
the exemption is provided by Seller with the MSO or MCO.
The Apparatus must be completely drained of water prior to shipment or being stored
outside prior to shipment. To effectively drain the truck of water, remove all caps and
plugs (store on the truck in a compartment), open all intake/discharge valves
halfway, and open all drain valves to include the pump cooler and auxiliary
cooler. Failure to drain all water from the truck prior to shipment could result in
damage to the fire apparatus and corresponding repairs will be performed at the
expense of the seller.