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Spencer County Fiscal Court approves $156,000 ambulance purchase and advances EMS facility plans
Summary
On Nov. 15, 2021 the Spencer County Fiscal Court approved buying a new ambulance for $156,000, authorized advertising for architectural proposals for an EMS ambulance barn at Waterford Park, and approved purchase of four video laryngoscopes using grant and general funds.
The Spencer County Fiscal Court voted on Nov. 15, 2021 to buy a new ambulance for $156,000 and to move forward with planning for an ambulance facility at Waterford Park.
Judge Executive John Riley and court members approved the ambulance purchase on a roll-call vote after EMS presenter Chris Limpp outlined three sealed bids and delivery timelines. Court records show the motion was made by Esq. Travis and seconded by Judge Riley; Esq. Brewer, Esq. Beaverson, Judge Riley and Esq. Travis voted "aye," while Esq. M. Moody and Esq. J. Moody voted "nay." The court recorded the board’s approval of the $156,000 Type 1 Medix vehicle as the purchase to be made.
The decision followed discussion about vehicle type and response capability. Limpp told the court that whether the new vehicle was two-wheel or four-wheel drive, "they needed a new ambulance as soon as possible." Magistrate Esq. Travis argued the fleet should be 4-wheel drive to ensure service in winter conditions, citing rural driveways that become impassable in ice.
The court also approved advertising a request for proposals to obtain architectural services to design a proposed EMS ambulance barn on Waterford Park property. The motion to advertise the RFP passed with all members voting in favor except Esq. Travis, who opposed the motion. Limpp presented response-time concerns and said additional crew and equipment would be required if the county expanded facilities.
On equipment, EMS received approval to buy four McGrath video laryngoscopes and associated supplies from Stryker for $9,135.00, using $7,319.96 in grant funds and $1,815.64 from the general fund. Limpp requested the devices to place a video laryngoscope on each med unit and said the purchase was recommended by EMS staff.
Fiscal implications were discussed: court members mentioned ARPA as a potential funding source while noting any federal guidance or legislation would determine allowable uses. No further layer of external approval for the ambulance purchase was reported in the minutes.
What happens next: the county will proceed with vendor procurement for the ambulance and publish the RFP for architectural services; the court recorded steps to secure grant funds and budget authority for the laryngoscopes.
