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Council authorizes research into using opioid settlement funds to buy Lifepak monitors for rescue vehicles
Summary
Fire Chief Schottier asked for council approval to research using opioid settlement funds to buy two new Lifepak cardiac monitors for the town's rescue vehicles; the chief reported unit prices of about $56,000 and a vendor quote of $129,993 for two units with extended service coverage. Council voted to allow the research and to explore grant options.
North Smithfield Fire Chief Schottier asked the council for permission to continue researching use of opioid settlement funds to purchase new cardiac monitors (LifePak 15) for town rescue vehicles.
Schottier said the newest monitors run about $50,000–$56,000 each. He presented a quote for two units plus an extended six‑year service plan that totaled $129,993; he said trade‑in allowances for older units would reduce the net cost. Chief Schottier told the council existing units are reaching end‑of‑service life and parts will be phased out by manufacturers.
Council members discussed eligibility and parameters for opioid settlement funds and noted other municipalities have used opioid‑related funds for medical/emergency equipment that supports overdose response and broader emergency care. The council approved a motion to allow the chief to continue researching the procurement, verifying allowable uses of the opioid funds, and pursuing grant opportunities (for example AFG) where feasible.
The action authorized further analysis and vendor procurement planning; no purchase was approved the night of Sept. 16.
