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Board approves 2025 AED grant application to replace aging units
Summary
The board authorized staff to apply for a 2025 AED grant to replace 16‑year‑old automated external defibrillators with modern, Wi‑Fi‑enabled units; grant would pay for devices that cost about $2,500–$3,500 each.
The Michigan City Parks and Recreation Board on Feb. 19 approved submission of a 2025 AED grant application to replace several aging automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in city parks and facilities.
Staff said some AEDs are roughly 16 years old and need replacement. The newer units proposed for purchase include Wi‑Fi connectivity so department staff can receive automated alerts when batteries are low or pads are expiring rather than relying on monthly manual checks.
Staff estimated replacement AEDs cost about $2,500 to $3,500 apiece. The board moved and seconded the grant authorization; the motion carried on a voice vote.
Why it matters: modern AEDs with connectivity simplify maintenance and help ensure devices are ready when needed; board approval lets staff pursue grant funding to offset replacement costs.
What’s next: staff will prepare the grant application and coordinate IT support for Wi‑Fi monitoring of devices if the grant is awarded.
