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Cole County approves state ARPA grant and purchase of bunker gear; EMS seeks pay-scale overhaul and two dispatch hires
Summary
Cole County commissioners on Dec. 4 accepted a $99,804 ARPA grant from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to replace EMS personal protective gear and approved a $99,804 purchase from Banner Fire Equipment under a Sourcewell contract.
Cole County commissioners on Dec. 4 accepted a $99,804 award from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (MDHHS) — ARPA funds earmarked for ambulance services — and authorized the purchase of 66 sets of bunker gear from Banner Fire Equipment on a Sourcewell contract at the same dollar amount.
The grant requires a 10% match, which county staff said can be met in-kind by an alternative support vehicle; commissioners voted to sign the grant agreement and to proceed with the Banner Fire purchase. The motions were moved and seconded on the record and the board approved both items by voice vote.
Why it matters: The grant pays to replace personal protective equipment used by county EMS on hazardous incidents. County officials said the award will let EMS update worn gear without drawing general-fund revenue.
How the vote unfolded: A county staff member presented the MDHHS award, described the grant’s 10% matching requirement and identified the Banner Fire quote…
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