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Spencer County approves 7‑year, $97,996.34/year Stryker equipment contract for EMS
Summary
The Fiscal Court approved a 7‑year Stryker equipment and service contract at $97,996.34 per year to replace EMS cardiac monitors, CPR devices and AEDs, consolidating service contracts and projecting equipment ownership after seven years; budget adjustments were noted for next fiscal year.
Spencer County Fiscal Court voted Sept. 15 to approve a seven‑year contract with Stryker to replace and service EMS cardiac monitors, CPR devices and AEDs at an annual cost of $97,996.34.
Robert Klinglesmith, the EMS presenter listed on the agenda, told the Court the plan replaces aging equipment, consolidates multiple service agreements under one vendor and reduces unpredictable out‑of‑pocket repair costs. Klinglesmith and Judge Executive Scott Travis said the package would modernize equipment, ensure parts and service availability, and provide predictable, consolidated maintenance costs. The presenters said the county would not begin payments until July 2026 and that equipment delivery was scheduled for January 2026.
Financial context: EMS revenue history in the packet showed year‑over‑year increases and project leaders told the Court that the Stryker plan could largely be funded by consolidating current expenditures and eliminating a standing Zoll monitor payment (noted in materials at roughly $16,415.76 per year). The Treasurer indicated he had not finalized exact budget adjustments and that the Court would need to adjust the FY26 budget when payments begin.
Discussion and vote: Council members asked whether stretchers were included (they were not) and whether equipment would become county property (presenter said ownership transfers after seven years). After discussion, the Court approved the agreement by voice vote (motion by Esq. Stump, seconded by Esq. Pharris; all members present voted aye).
What comes next: The contract obligates the county to annual payments beginning July 2026; staff will need to reflect the new payment schedule in budget planning and confirm service‑level details in the signed agreement.
