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Votes at a glance: ambulance replacement, design‑build RFP, jail RFID, staffing and funding amendments approved
Summary
The Clay County Commission voted unanimously on multiple administrative items May 20, including authorization to proceed with an ambulance replacement, issuing an RFP for courthouse/jail security to five shortlisted firms, adoption of jail RFID technology, a staffing reclassification in the jail, a WIC funding amendment and a contractor pay application.
The Clay County Commission took several formal votes at its May 20 meeting. Commissioners approved motions on emergency‑services vehicle replacement, procurement for courthouse and jail security, jail technology and staffing changes, and routine contract and payment items. Key outcomes follow.
Ambulance replacement: county authorized city to proceed with ordering - Action: Commissioners signaled support for moving forward with replacement of a 2013 Chevrolet ambulance used by Vermillion Fire & EMS and asked staff to proceed with ordering and with pursuit of a potential USDA grant. - Details: Vermillion Fire EMS Chief Matt Callahan told the commission the replacement price quoted was about $361,000 and that current lead times are approximately 18 months; he said the city and county historically split or coordinate funding and that a $50,000 USDA grant application would be pursued. Staff recommended moving forward so ordering aligns with production timetables. - Vote/Outcome:…
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