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Beaver Ambulance asks county for CDBG support to replace aging ambulance
Summary
Beaver Ambulance director Jennifer told commissioners that the service’s 2008 ambulance has nearly 300,000 miles and that a new vehicle costs about $300,000; she requested letters of support and said the service will pursue partial funding or low‑interest loans if needed.
Beaver Ambulance Director Jennifer told the Beaver County Commission during a Community Development Block Grant public hearing that the ambulance the service wants to replace (a 2008 model) has "almost 300,000 miles on it," and that a new ambulance costs "About $300,000." She asked the county and regional partners for support, including letters of support for the CDBG application and said the service would accept partial funding and pursue low‑interest loan options if the grant does not cover full costs.
The commission opened the CDBG hearing with program guidance and reminded applicants that awarded funds must benefit primarily low‑ and moderate‑income residents. Jennifer said existing ambulance equipment would be transferred to a replacement vehicle, reducing equipment costs, and that the service has identified two vendor quotations. She also said she has secured a loan offer at what the lender described as a lower interest rate and would use that option if grant funding fell short.
County staff and commissioners clarified timing and process: an income survey is required for the CDBG application, awards are typically announced in February, and any awarded funds would not be available for spending until July. Commissioners offered help with letters of support and said the county would provide any technical assistance needed for the application process.
The public hearing was closed after additional technical questions about the income survey and timing. No formal county commitment of dollars was made at the meeting; Jennifer said she would follow up with the county if she needed additional materials and would pursue the application and supporting letters.
The commission’s discussion flagged that partial awards are possible, that applicants often combine grants and low‑interest loans, and that county staff can assist with compliance and the income survey.
