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Commission signs grant authorizations and approves EMS capital purchases
Summary
Commission authorized applying for a Missouri Highway Safety Grant, approved a cybersecurity subaward ($140,000 award with $60,000 match), a University of Missouri subaward reimbursement (~$5,571), and authorized multiple EMS purchases totaling tens of thousands of dollars.
Cole County commissioners on Feb. 3 approved multiple grant authorizations and EMS capital purchases during a consent-like portion of the agenda.
Grants and subawards - Staff requested authorization to apply for the Missouri Highway Safety Grant to buy in-vehicle monitoring equipment; staff said applying is cost-free and that they expect a 100% award with no local match if awarded. The commission authorized signing the county authorization form to apply. - Emergency Management reported a $140,000 award under the state/local cybersecurity grant program with a required $60,000 match; the commission approved signing the subaward agreement while staff finalizes details. - The county also approved a subaward tied to the University of Missouri for participation in the cavalier clinical trial; Emergency Management said the county would receive about $5,571 to offset personnel and equipment costs.
EMS capital purchases - The commission approved purchase of eight cellular data antennas for ambulances for $4,814.40 to restock and reimburse the sheriff’s department for loaned inventory. - Two mobile radios were approved off a cooperative contract for $19,332. - Upfitting and equipment for a recently purchased Tahoe (emergency equipment, storage and graphics) were approved at $28,149. - Commissioners approved purchase of replacement EMS equipment bags with a trade-in allowance of roughly $5,000. The transcript shows two net figures cited ($9,724 and $9,007.24); staff characterized the purchase as a favorable deal and said the total expenditure falls within the EMS capital budget.
Commissioners approved these items on voice votes and confirmed the purchases are within existing budgets. Staff said they will update the commission if final grant terms change.
