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Public Safety committee fast-tracks purchase of replacement med unit from Penn Care

Akron City Council committee meetings (Parks & Recreation; Public Service, Public Utilities & Green; Public Safety) · April 28, 2026
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Summary

The Public Safety Committee voted to suspend rules and give a favorable report for an ordinance to buy one medical unit and standard equipment from Penn Care Inc. without competitive bidding; Chief Henderson said the 2019 unit has ~90,000 miles and the replacement is available now, avoiding a 12–24 month lead time for new builds.

The Public Safety Committee moved to suspend the rules and give a favorable report on an ordinance authorizing the mayor to contract with Penn Care Incorporated for the purchase of one medical unit and required equipment without the usual public-bid formalities, citing an…

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