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Laurel workshop previews surplus sale and fundraiser to help pay for new ambulance
Summary
Councilors discussed declaring city property surplus to generate proceeds for an ambulance purchase; minutes state the new ambulance vehicle is present but not yet ready, the fire truck sale proceeds are planned toward the ambulance, the trailer may be purchased by the Water Department, and a Jersey Mike's fundraiser will support ambulance costs.
City of Laurel councilors at their Nov. 18 workshop discussed steps to raise funds for a new ambulance, including a proposed resolution to declare certain city property surplus for sale or trade.
Workshop minutes record council questions about whether the new ambulance is ready to enter service; staff clarified the vehicle has been received but still requires final work before it is operational. The minutes also note the council intends to add a resolution to next week’s agenda directing that proceeds from the sale of a fire truck and trailer be used toward the ambulance purchase. The record clarifies the trailer was not declared surplus in the workshop because the Water Department intends to purchase it; a future resolution will allow that purchase to proceed.
Council members and staff discussed ownership of the property being sold; the minutes state the City of Laurel owns the property. The packet and announcements also included a community fundraiser: Jersey Mike’s grand opening this Wednesday will include a fundraiser for the new ambulance, with a minimum $3 donation at the event yielding a free sandwich.
No formal vote or final fiscal amounts were recorded at the workshop; the resolution(s) and any sale terms were slated for the next regular council meeting for formal action.
