Council approves ambulance purchase, emergency pump-station repair and golf-course parking replacement amid procedural dispute

The St. Clair Shores City Council on Oct. 20 approved multiple procurement actions including the purchase of a new ambulance, an emergency repair of a failed storm-discharge pipe and seawall at the Lock Street boat ramp, and the replacement of the golf-course parking lot.

The most detailed discussion centered on the ambulance purchase. Michael Haddad, representing the fire department, told the council that ambulance build times have stretched to two to three years and that the city had a 2023 bid in the factory queue. The vendor agreed to honor the 2023 pricing and a previously offered $20,000 discount. Council approved awarding the purchase to McQueen (dealer for Braun ambulances) in a motion moved by Councilmember Rusey and supported by Councilmember Rebello; the motion carried with all council members voting yes. The motion as read on the record listed the purchase amount as approximately $370,002.52. Haddad said the department will budget separately for the…