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Finance committee approves consent‑calendar bids under $50,000; Lifepak battery chargers explained
Summary
The Finance Committee accepted consent‑calendar items and approved several bid items below $50,000, including Lifepak 35 battery chargers the fire department said are needed to keep spare batteries charged in vehicles.
At the finance committee meeting, members accepted minutes and approved the consent calendar. The committee reported that there were no items above $50,000 on that night’s agenda and four items under $50,000. No member asked to pull items for separate discussion.
During public comment Councilors and residents asked about a Lifepak 35 purchase: a speaker asked whether spare batteries come with chargers. Fire department staff explained the Lifepak spare batteries used in ambulances and response vehicles do not include chargers for office or station use; the department said chargers are needed to keep spare batteries ready. The committee accepted that explanation and approved favorable action on the bid package.
Ending: The committee moved the consent items to the full council; the administration will proceed with the procurements as approved.
