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Borger council approves $379,610 ambulance purchase; delivery expected in fiscal 2028
Summary
Council authorized purchase of a Type 1 ambulance from Martin Emergency Group for $379,610 under an HGAC cooperative contract, with delivery expected in fiscal year 2028; staff discussed remount strategy and vehicle replacement cadence.
The Borger City Council on May 6 authorized purchase of a Type 1 Wheeled Coach Texas‑edition ambulance from Martin Emergency Group for $379,610 under HGAC cooperative contract AM10‑20 (as recorded in the meeting motion). Delivery was expected in fiscal year 2028.
City staff said the purchase price is locked under the cooperative contract and discussed the city’s long‑term plan to maintain a fleet rotation of five similar ambulance units. Staff noted lead times are long and described a remount strategy (replacing ambulance boxes on a new chassis) to lower future replacement costs. A remount was described as roughly one‑third to one‑half the cost of a new chassis-and-box purchase.
The council approved the purchase by motion; the minutes show the motion passed by voice vote. Staff said the FY2028 delivery schedule aligned with a multi‑year replacement plan and that the city could delay delivery if needed to match staffing or budget timing.
