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Council approves replacement ambulance purchase after committee cites high-mileage vehicle
Summary
Council authorized a no-bid purchase of a replacement ambulance from Penn Care Inc., citing high mileage on the outgoing vehicle; the item passed after suspension of rules with a unanimous vote of 12–0.
Akron City Council on July 21 approved an ordinance authorizing the mayor or his designee to enter into a contract without public bid with Penn Care Inc. for the purchase of one ambulance and required standard equipment.
Councilman McKittrick introduced the item, noting the current vehicle had high mileage and needed replacement. The committee asked the council to suspend the rules to act immediately; the rules were suspended and the ordinance passed 12 to 0.
Why it matters: The ordinance authorizes procurement of an emergency-response vehicle that the council indicated was necessary to maintain ambulance service. The transcript shows the committee characterized the existing vehicle as “high mileage” and said replacement was necessary to keep equipment in service.
Discussion and outcome: The committee's report was favorable; rules were suspended and the council approved the purchase with a recorded vote of 12–0. The transcript does not provide the contract dollar amount or delivery timeline; procurement will proceed under the approved authorization and applicable purchasing rules.
