HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2005-169 N.C.S. 10/03/2005 Resolution No. 2005-169 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION TO PURCHASE
DIESEL EXHAUST REMOVAL SYSTEMS
FOR FIRE STATION 2 & 3
WHEREAS, diesel exhaust is a known carcinogen that causes cancer; and,
WHEREAS, Cal-OSHA requires fire stations to provide appropriate diesel exhaust
removal systems within fire stations to purge the diesel exhaust gases from the apparatus floor;
and,
WHEREAS, the proposed Diesel Exhaust Removal System consists of an evacuation
hose system that connects directly to the exhaust pipe of the apparatus. As the apparatus is
started, the exhaust fumes are vented directly to the outside through a closed system.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby authorizes the
purchase of the Diesel Exhaust Removal Systems for Fire Stations 2 and 3.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approved as to
Cow~cil of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 3rd day of October, form:
2005, by the following vote: \
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City Attorney
AYES: Canevaro, Mayor Glass, Vice Mayor Harris, Healy, Nau
NOES: None
ABSENT: O'Brien, Torliatt -
ABSTAIN: None
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City Clerk Mayor
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