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Oxnard declares urgency and approves purchase of a used paramedic squad to fill immediate operational gap
Summary
After finding an urgency under the city’s sunshine ordinance, council approved a budget appropriation and a purchase order for a paramedic squad vehicle offered at a discount; staff said the vendor would not hold the vehicle and the purchase avoids a two‑year build time and higher cost.
The Oxnard City Council on Nov. 3 approved an urgent procurement of a used paramedic squad after Fire Chief Alex Hamilton and procurement staff told the council the vendor would not hold the vehicle if the city delayed.
Chief Hamilton said staff first sought grant funding but learned the seller had other buyers interested and would not extend the hold. He said the department lacks a reserve…
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